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 (start), die Anstrengung (effort), das Experiment (experiment)
Etymology
Derived from 'versuchen' (to try, attempt). This verb combines 'ver-' and 'suchen' (to search), implying the act of searching for a way to do something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'suchen' (to search). A 'Versuch' is a 'search' for a successful outcome, which is an attempt.