sich bemühen
to make an effort, to try hard
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/zɪç bəˈmyː.ən/
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Cultural Note
The formal phrase 'Wir werden uns darum bemühen' (We will make an effort regarding that) is commonly used in business correspondence and customer service. It conveys polite commitment without making an absolute promise — an important distinction in German professional communication.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich bemühe mich, pünktlich zu sein.
I make an effort to be on time.
Sie hat sich sehr bemüht, alles richtig zu machen.
She tried very hard to do everything right.