sich bemühen

B1 Verb

English Translation

to make an effort, to try hard

sich bemühen — German verb meaning to make an effort, to try hard (B1)
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What does „sich bemühen" mean in English?

„sich bemühen" is a German verb meaning "to make an effort, to try hard" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Present

bemüht sich

Past

bemühte sich

Perfect

hat sich bemüht

Example Sentences

1

Er hat sich sehr bemüht, etwas Gutes zu kochen.

He tried very hard to cook something good.

2

Ich werde mich um einen Termin bemühen.

I will try to get an appointment.

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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