How do you say "I'll do my best" in German?

"I'll do my best" in German is "Ich werde mein Bestes tun". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘I'll do my best’ in German

Q: What does "Ich werde mein Bestes tun" mean in English?

"Ich werde mein Bestes tun" means "I'll do my best" in English. Usage tip: With [werden], the other verb goes to the end: [Ich werde mein Bestes tun]. Same pattern: [Ich werde warten].

Ich werde mein Bestes tun

ikh VEHR-deh myne BEHS-tes toon

[ikh VEHR-deh myne BEHS-tes toon]

💬 Usage Tip: With [werden], the other verb goes to the end: [Ich werde mein Bestes tun]. Same pattern: [Ich werde warten].

Phrase Breakdown

Ich werde

ikh VEHR-deh

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

The pronoun used by a speaker to refer to themselves.

Example

Ich werde mein Bestes tun, um den Streit zu lösen.

I will do my best to resolve the dispute.

werde

[VEHR-deh]

will

Used to express future actions or intentions.

Example

Ich werde dem Fahrer sagen, wohin ich möchte.

I will tell the driver where I want to go.

Mein Bestes

myne BEHS-tes

Words in this phrase

mein

[myne]

Possessive pronoun indicating ownership by the speaker.

Example

Ich werde mein Bestes tun, die Adresse zu finden.

I will do my best to find the address.

Bestes

[BEHS-tes]

best

Refers to the most excellent or outstanding degree.

Example

Ich werde mein Bestes tun, das Problem zu lösen.

I will do my best to solve the problem.

tun

[toon]

to do

To perform an action or an activity.

Example

Ich werde mein Bestes tun, um mit dem Fahrer zu kommunizieren.

I will do my best to communicate with the driver.

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