try

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Translation of try into German,

Verb

tr.
1.

effort

make an attempt or effort to do something
  • She will try to finish the project by Friday..Sie wird versuchen, das Projekt bis Freitag abzuschließen.
2.

evaluation

test the quality or effectiveness of something
  • They will try the new software today.Sie werden heute die neue Software testen.

Noun

1.

effort

attempt or effort to do something
Versuch mAnlauf m
  • He gave the puzzle a try but couldn't solve it..Er gab dem Rätsel einen Versuch, konnte es aber nicht lösen.
2.

practice run

experiment or trial to test something
  • The new method was just a try to see if it works.Die neue Methode war nur ein Versuch, um zu sehen, ob sie funktioniert.
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Expressions with try: examples in English and translations in German

versuchen
anstreben
She will try for the championship this year.
anprobieren
probieren
She decided to try on the dress before buying it.
ausprobieren
testen
She wants to try out the new software.
gut gemacht
Nice try on the project, you did your best.
Nicht zu Hause nachmachen
Don't try this at home, as it can cause serious injury!
etwas ausprobieren
etwas versuchen
I did a trial run of the app before buying it.

Synonyms and analogies of try in English

Examples of try in a sentence

  • They will try to solve the puzzle together.
  • They will try the new recipe for dinner.
  • We should try the equipment before the event.
  • The fever may try his weakened body.
  • This treatment should not try your heart.
  • The judge will try the case tomorrow.

Translations of "try" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
versuchenv.

The doctors are at a loss about what else they can try.

Die Ärzte sind ratlos, was sie sonst noch versuchen können.

ausprobierenv.

He wanted to get out of his routine and try something new.

Er wollte aus seinem Trott ausbrechen und etwas Neues ausprobieren.

probierenv.

I insist you try this dish; it's absolutely delicious.

Du musst unbedingt dieses Gericht probieren; es ist absolut köstlich.

testenv.

I can finally try all the hairstyles on my vision board.

Endlich kann ich all die Frisuren von meiner Ideenwand testen.

bemühenv.

In traditional theater, directors try hard to preserve the illusionary fourth wall.

Im traditionellen Theater bemühen sich Regisseure sehr, die illusionäre vierte Wand zu bewahren.

Noun
derVersuchnm.

Instead of shouting the odds, try being a bit more modest today.

Versuch heute mal, nicht zu prahlen, sondern etwas bescheidener zu sein.

dieChancenf.

She had a change of heart and decided to give the relationship another try.

Sie hatte einen Sinneswandel und beschloss, der Beziehung noch eine Chance zu geben.

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try: Examples and translations in context

To understand the process better, try explaining it in reverse order.

Um den Prozess besser zu verstehen, versuche ihn andersherum zu erklären.

Although it seems difficult, I am excited to give it a try.

Obwohl es schwierig erscheint, bin ich gespannt, es zu versuchen.

Predicting the stock market is risky, but many traders try regardless.

Börsenprognosen sind riskant, aber viele Händler versuchen es trotzdem.

She chose to toss her doubts away and give it a try.

Sie beschloss, ihre Zweifel beiseite zu schieben und es zu versuchen.

You might surprise yourself if you give public speaking a try this semester.

Du könntest dich wundern, wenn du dieses Semester das Reden vor Publikum versuchst.

He's scared of heights, yet he wants to give climbing a try.

Er hat Höhenangst, aber er möchte das Klettern versuchen.

Please try not to bring down my enthusiasm for the project.

Bitte versuchen Sie, meine Begeisterung für das Projekt nicht zu verderben.

In discussions, try not to pass judgement but rather listen attentively.

Versuche in Diskussionen nicht zu urteilen, sondern aufmerksam zuzuhören.

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