Singular

der

Versuch

Q: Is it der, die, or das Versuch?

It is der Versuch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Versuch is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What CEFR level is the word Versuch?

The German noun Versuch is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

Q: What is the plural of der Versuch?

The plural form of der Versuch is die Versuche. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does der Versuch mean in English?

The German word der Versuch translates to “attempt, experiment” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Versuch?

Like all German nouns, Versuch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: der Versuch Akkusativ: den Versuch Dativ: dem Versuch Genitiv: des Versuchs These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.

attempt, experiment

Plural: die Versuche

Strong

Why does the noun Versuch have the article der?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Versuch

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Versuch	ein Versuch	kein Versuch
Akkusativ	den Versuch	einen Versuch	keinen Versuch
Dativ	dem Versuch	einem Versuch	keinem Versuch
Genitiv	des Versuchs	eines Versuchs	keines Versuchs
Nominativ	die Versuche	Versuche	keine Versuche
Akkusativ	die Versuche	Versuche	keine Versuche
Dativ	den Versuchen	Versuchen	keinen Versuchen
Genitiv	der Versuche	Versuche	keiner Versuche

Examples in context

Real sentences using Versuch in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der wissenschaftliche Versuch ist gescheitert.The scientific experiment has failed.	Ein kühner Versuch verdient Anerkennung.A bold attempt deserves recognition.	Kein einziger Versuch war erfolgreich.Not a single attempt was successful.
Akkusativ	Er unternahm den entscheidenden Versuch.He made the decisive attempt.	Sie startet einen neuen Versuch.She is starting a new attempt.	Ich mache keinen weiteren Versuch.I am making no further attempt.
Dativ	Bei dem ersten Versuch hat es geklappt.It worked on the first attempt.	Mit einem letzten Versuch gelang es ihm.He succeeded with one last attempt.	Nach keinem einzigen Versuch gab er auf.He gave up after not a single attempt.
Genitiv	Das Ergebnis des letzten Versuchs steht fest.The result of the last attempt is final.	Die Auswertung eines fehlgeschlagenen Versuchs ist wichtig.The evaluation of a failed attempt is important.	Trotz keines erfolgreichen Versuchs machen sie weiter.Despite no successful attempt, they continue.
Nominativ	Die letzten Versuche waren vielversprechend.The last attempts were promising.	Zahlreiche Versuche sind fehlgeschlagen.Numerous attempts have failed.	Keine weiteren Versuche wurden unternommen.No further attempts were made.
Akkusativ	Wir haben die klinischen Versuche abgeschlossen.We have completed the clinical trials.	Das Labor führt riskante Versuche durch.The lab conducts risky experiments.	Er hat keine ernsthaften Versuche gewagt.He has dared no serious attempts.
Dativ	Aus den früheren Versuchen haben wir gelernt.We have learned from the earlier attempts.	Sie zweifelt an gewagten Versuchen.She doubts daring attempts.	Mit keinen guten Versuchen kann man gewinnen.You can't win with no good attempts.
Genitiv	Die Analyse der bisherigen Versuche dauert an.The analysis of the previous attempts is ongoing.	Die Geschichte kühner Versuche ist faszinierend.The history of bold attempts is fascinating.	Aufgrund keiner neuen Versuche stagniert das Projekt.Due to no new attempts, the project is stagnating.

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Is it der, die, or das Versuch?

It is der Versuch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Versuch is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Versuch?

The German noun Versuch is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Versuch?

The plural form of der Versuch is die Versuche. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Versuch mean in English?

The German word der Versuch translates to “attempt, experiment” in English.

How do you decline der Versuch?

Like all German nouns, Versuch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Versuch
Akkusativ: den Versuch
Dativ: dem Versuch
Genitiv: des Versuchs

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.

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Is it der, die, or das Versuch?

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How do you decline der Versuch?

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