der Rettungsversuch
Translation
rescue attempt
Examples
Der Rettungsversuch war leider erfolglos.
Unfortunately, the rescue attempt was unsuccessful.
Ein mutiger Rettungsversuch rettete das Kind.
A brave rescue attempt saved the child.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) rescue attempt was/is ... a/the rescue attempt was/is ... The rescue attempt was successful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bergungsaktion (salvage operation), Befreiungsaktion (liberation operation)
Etymology
Composed of 'Rettung' (rescue) and 'Versuch' (attempt). Literally 'rescue attempt'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'rescue' team making an 'attempt'. The two parts of the word directly translate.