die Bemühung
Translation
efforts, endeavors, attempts
Examples
Deine Bemühungen waren nicht umsonst.
Your efforts were not in vain.
Trotz aller Bemühungen scheiterte der Plan.
Despite all efforts, the plan failed.
Grammar Patterns
Bemühungen ((um+4)) efforts for sth. His efforts for peace were successful.
Bemühungen, ((zu+Infinitiv)) efforts to do sth. Her efforts to pass the exam paid off.
Similar Words
Anstrengung, Versuch, Aufwand
Etymology
From the verb 'bemühen' (to make an effort), which comes from 'Mühe' (trouble, effort). The suffix '-ung' turns the verb into a noun.
Memory Tips
Remember the word 'Mühe' (trouble/effort). A 'Bemühung' is the act of taking that trouble.