Bemühen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bemühen" is used as verb with the meaning of "strive", "endeavor" or "make an effort".

Essential properties of "bemühen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bemühen
  • Simple past: bemühte
  • Participle: bemüht

See full conjugation of bemühen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bemühen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Strive or endeavor with dedication"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde mich bemühen, pünktlich zu sein.I will endeavor to be on time.
  2. Sie bemüht sich sehr um gute Noten in der Schule.She strives very hard for good grades in school.
  3. Wir bemühen uns, eine Lösung für das Problem zu finden.We are striving to find a solution to the problem.

2.) "Try to obtain or acquire"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er bemüht sich um eine neue Arbeitsstelle.He is seeking a new job.
  2. Wir bemühen uns um Tickets für das ausverkaufte Konzert.We are trying to get tickets for the sold-out concert.
  3. Die Firma bemüht sich um neue Kunden.The company is seeking new customers.

3.) "Bother or inconvenience by asking"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Darf ich Sie kurz bemühen? May I trouble you for a moment?
  2. Ich möchte Sie nicht bemühen, aber könnten Sie mir helfen?I don't want to bother you, but could you help me?
  3. Entschuldigung, dass ich Sie bemühe, aber ich brauche Ihre Unterschrift.Excuse me for troubling you, but I need your signature.
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