Nomen

der Startversuch

start attempt, launch attempt, trial run

Der erste Startversuch der Rakete scheiterte.

The first launch attempt of the rocket failed.

Nach mehreren Startversuchen lief der Motor endlich.

After several start attempts, the engine finally ran.

to make a start attempt ((einen Startversuch unternehmen)) The pilot made another start attempt. Der Pilot unternahm einen weiteren Startversuch.

Anlauf (attempt), Probelauf (trial run)

Composed of 'Start' (start) and 'Versuch' (attempt, try). Literally means 'start attempt'.

Imagine trying ('versuchen') to 'start' an old car multiple times. Each try is a 'Startversuch'.

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