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Usages of versuchen
Der Vater versucht, ein günstiges Angebot für die Fahrkarte zu finden.
The father tries to find an inexpensive deal for the ticket.
Wir versuchen heute, pünktlich zum Bahnhof zu kommen, obwohl es viele Wolken gibt.
We are trying to get to the train station on time today, although there are many clouds.
Ich versuche, Konflikte zu vermeiden, besonders im Alltag.
I try to avoid conflicts, especially in everyday life.
Ich versuche, meine Freundin zu überzeugen, früher zu kommen.
I try to convince my friend to come earlier.
Zu laute Musik ist nervig, aber ich versuche ruhig zu bleiben, statt sofort wütend zu werden.
Music that is too loud is annoying, but I try to stay calm instead of getting angry immediately.
Sie versucht, nicht neidisch zu sein, sondern sich für andere zu freuen.
She tries not to be envious but to be happy for others.
Meine Freundin versucht, mich zu überreden, spontan bei einem Lauf mitzumachen.
My friend is trying to persuade me to take part spontaneously in a run.
In der Woche vor der Sprachprüfung versuche ich, den Alltagsstress zu reduzieren und abends früher zu schlafen.
In the week before the language exam I try to reduce everyday stress and go to bed earlier.
Wir versuchen es zuerst mit heißem Wasser, aber der Abfluss bleibt verstopft.
We try it with hot water first, but the drain stays clogged.
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