versuchen /fɛɾzˈuːxən/ · verb · CEFR A1. German translation of "try again".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Routine und Flexibilität

Source term
try again
Translation
versuchen
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form versuchen
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + versuchen
Examples
Wir müssen oft versuchen.
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Topic context

This word appears in the German Routine und Flexibilität.

Example Sentences

Sie spielt Musik, versuche es erneut.

English: She plays music, try-again.

A1 · Routine and Flexibility

Ich versuche es morgen noch einmal.

English: I will try again tomorrow.

A1 · appCommands

Wenn es nicht funktioniert, versuche es bitte noch einmal.

English: If it does not work, please try again.

A1 · appCommands

Sie versucht es noch einmal mit einer anderen Antwort.

English: She tries again with a different answer.

A1 · appCommands

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