der Versuch
Translation
attempt, try, experiment, trial
Examples
Das war ein guter Versuch.
That was a good attempt.
Der Versuch im Labor war erfolgreich.
The experiment in the lab was successful.
Es war nur ein Versuch.
It was just an attempt.
Grammar Patterns
((an attempt)) ((to do sth.)) an attempt to do sth. He made an attempt to break the record.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Anlauf, die Anstrengung, das Experiment
Etymology
From the verb 'versuchen' (to try). It's composed of 'ver-' (a prefix) and 'suchen' (to search). So, 'searching for' a result.
Memory Tips
The core is 'suchen' (to search). An attempt or experiment is a way of 'searching' for an answer or solution.