Trying: meaning, definitions and examples
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trying
[ ˈtraɪɪŋ ]
in a sentence
make an attempt or effort to do something
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was trying to control her emotions.
- He is trying to learn Spanish before his trip.
in a sentence
to test, prove, or see how something works
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I am trying this new recipe for dinner tonight.
- The scientist is trying a new method to solve the problem.
Translations
Translations of the word "trying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tentando
🇮🇳 कोशिश करना
🇩🇪 versuchen
🇮🇩 mencoba
🇺🇦 намагаючись
🇵🇱 próbować
🇯🇵 試みる (こころみる)
🇫🇷 essayer
🇪🇸 intentando
🇹🇷 denemek
🇰🇷 시도하다 (sidohada)
🇸🇦 محاولة (muḥāwala)
🇨🇿 zkoušet
🇸🇰 skúšať
🇨🇳 尝试 (chángshì)
🇸🇮 poskušati
🇮🇸 reyna
🇰🇿 әрекеттену
🇬🇪 ცდა (tsda)
🇦🇿 cəhd etmək
🇲🇽 intentando
Word origin
The word 'trying' comes from the Middle English word 'triynge', which means to attempt or test. Over time, the meaning evolved to include making an effort or endeavor. The word has been used in English since the 14th century and has remained a common term to describe efforts, attempts, or tests.