Try your hand Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhænd
TRY yor HAND, TRY yer HAND
tɹˈaɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈænd
try YAW hand
Definition
To attempt to do something, often for the first time, to see if you are good at it or enjoy it.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal. Usually used before trying a new hobby, activity, or skill for the first time. Commonly followed by 'at' and the activity, e.g., 'try your hand at painting.' It suggests curiosity or testing one’s ability, not mastery.
Spanish: probar suerte - intentarPortuguese (BR): tentar a sorte - experimentarPortuguese (PT): tentar a sorte - experimentarChinese (Simplified): 尝试一下Chinese (Traditional): 嘗試一下Hindi: हाथ आज़मानाArabic: جرّب مهارتكBengali: হাত চেষ্টা করা - চেষ্টা করে দেখাRussian: попробовать свои силыJapanese: 挑戦してみるVietnamese: thử sứcKorean: 도전하다 - 시도해 보다Turkish: elini denemekUrdu: اپنا ہاتھ آزماناIndonesian: mencoba
Example Sentences
I want to try your hand at painting this weekend.
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Have you ever tried your hand at cooking Italian food?
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She decided to try her hand at gardening.
basic
Why not try your hand at something new this year?
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He’s thinking of trying his hand at stand-up comedy.
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After years in finance, she wanted to try her hand at something creative.
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