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attempted

/əˈtɛmptɪd/

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verb

Versuchen

Examples :

"The student attempted to answer the question, but he didn't know the correct answer. "

Der Schüler versuchte, die Frage zu beantworten, aber er kannte die richtige Antwort nicht.

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verb

Versuchen, anfechten

To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.

Examples :

"The bully attempted to provoke a fight by insulting the smaller boy. "

Der Schläger versuchte, einen Kampf zu provozieren, indem er den kleineren Jungen beleidigte.

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verb

Versuchen, anstreben

To try to win, subdue, or overcome.

Examples :

"one who attempts the virtue of a woman"

Jemand, der versucht, die Tugend einer Frau zu erlangen.

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verb

Angreifen, versuchen

To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.

Examples :

"The thief attempted to steal the woman's purse. "

Der Dieb versuchte, die Handtasche der Frau zu stehlen.

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adjective

Versucht, gescheitert

Tried, with the connotation of failure.

Examples :

"An attempted coup."

Ein gescheiterter Putsch.

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