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How to Say ‘Try’ in German

Probieren Sie

pro-BEE-ren zee

[pro-BEE-ren zee]

💬 Usage Tip: Putting the verb first with Sie after it turns it into a polite suggestion. Swap the verb: Nehmen Sie das Dunkle "Take the dark beer".

Phrase Breakdown

Probieren

[pro-BEE-ren]

to try

To taste or test something.

Example

Möchtest du den Kuchen probieren?

Would you like to try the cake?

Sie

[zee]

you

The formal 'you' used in polite professional conversations.

Example

Ich freue mich, Sie hier auf der Jobmesse zu sehen.

I am pleased to see you here at the job fair.

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