sich bemühen
B1 Verb
English Translation
to make an effort, to try hard
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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