Trying Meaning in English
word · lemma: try
/ˈtɹaɪɪŋ/, /ˈtɹaɪŋ/
TRY-ing
/tɹˈaɪɪŋ/
TRY-ing
Definition
Doing something in order to achieve a goal or test if it works. Also describes a situation or person that is difficult or frustrating.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as a present participle of 'try'. Can describe both effort and difficulty (a 'trying day'). Often used in expressions like 'keep trying' meaning not give up.
Spanish: intentandoPortuguese (BR): tentandoPortuguese (PT): tentandoChinese (Simplified): 尝试Chinese (Traditional): 嘗試Hindi: कोशिश कर रहाArabic: محاولةBengali: চেষ্টা করা - কঠিন (পরিস্থিতি/ব্যক্তি)Russian: пытаться - трудный (о ситуации, человеке)Japanese: 試みる - 辛い（状況・人）Vietnamese: cố gắng - khó khăn (tình huống, người)Korean: 시도하다 - 힘든 (상황/사람)Turkish: denemek - zorlayıcı (durum/kişi)Urdu: کوشش کرنا - مشکل (صورت حال/شخص)Indonesian: mencoba - berat (situasi/orang)
Example Sentences
Keep trying! Don’t give up now.
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She is trying to learn English.
basic
I am trying to open the door.
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They are trying their best in the game.
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This traffic is really trying my patience.
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It’s been a trying week with lots of stress at work.
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