die Bemühung
Translation
effort, endeavor, trouble, pains
Examples
Deine Bemühung war nicht umsonst.
Your effort was not in vain.
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bemühungen.
Thank you for your efforts.
Trotz aller Bemühungen scheiterte der Plan.
Despite all efforts, the plan failed.
Grammar Patterns
to make an effort eine Bemühung machen He made one last effort.
to take the trouble to do sth. sich die Bemühung machen, et4 zu tun He took the trouble to get up early.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anstrengung, Einsatz; Antonyms: Faulheit (laziness), Lässigkeit (nonchalance)
Etymology
From the verb 'bemühen' (to make an effort), which comes from 'Mühe' (trouble, pains). The prefix 'be-' often intensifies verbs, and the suffix '-ung' forms a feminine noun from a verb.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-Mühe-ung' as 'the act of applying trouble/pains (Mühe)'. Remember that nouns ending in '-ung' are always feminine (die).