Have a stab Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstæb
HAV-uh-STAB
hæv/ /æɪ/ /stˈæb
HAV-uh-STAB
परिभाषा
To try to do something, especially when you are not sure if you will succeed. It's an informal way to say 'give something a try.'
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Very informal and often used in British English. Commonly paired with 'at' ('have a stab at...'). Used for attempts with little experience or confidence. Not literal—does not mean using a knife. Avoid in very formal contexts.
Spanish: intentar - probarPortuguese (BR): tentar - experimentarPortuguese (PT): tentar - experimentarChinese (Simplified): 尝试 - 试一试Chinese (Traditional): 嘗試 - 試一試Hindi: कोशिश करना - प्रयास करनाArabic: يحاول - يجربBengali: চেষ্টা করা - একটা চেষ্টার ঝুঁকি নেওয়াRussian: попробовать - попытатьсяJapanese: ちょっとやってみる - 挑戦してみるVietnamese: thử làm - thử sứcKorean: 한번 해보다 - 시도하다Turkish: şansını denemek - denemekUrdu: کوشش کرنا - آزماناIndonesian: mencoba - coba-coba
उदाहरण वाक्य
Let me have a stab at fixing the TV.
basic
Anyone want to have a stab at the answer?
basic
I’ll have a stab at cooking tonight.
basic
He’s never repaired a bike before, but he’ll have a stab if you show him how.
natural
Mind if I have a stab at this puzzle?
natural
I wasn’t sure about my painting skills, but I decided to have a stab anyway.
natural