This is the 1135th most frequent Dutch word.
probeerde
"Tried."
The word 'probeerde' is used in past tense, indicating a completed attempt to solve the issue.
Hij probeerde het probleem op te lossen.
He tried to solve the problem.
Here, 'probeerde' reflects the subject's past effort to acquire knowledge of a new skill.
Ze probeerde een nieuwe techniek te leren.
She tried to learn a new technique.
In this sentence, 'probeerden' (plural form of 'probeerde') shows a collective past attempt to enhance efficiency in completing the task.