Keep trying Meaning in English
expression · lemma: keep try
ˈkip/ /ˈtɹaɪɪŋ/, /ˈtɹaɪŋ
KEEP TRY-ing, TRYNG
kˈiːp/ /tɹˈaɪɪŋ
keep TRY-ing
Definition
To continue making an effort to do something, even if it is difficult or you have not succeeded yet.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and encouraging, often used to motivate someone not to give up. Can be directed at oneself or others. Common with 'just', as in 'Just keep trying.' Distinct from 'keep testing' (which means to repeatedly test something).
Spanish: sigue intentando - sigue tratandoPortuguese (BR): continue tentando - insistaPortuguese (PT): continua a tentar - insisteChinese (Simplified): 继续尝试Chinese (Traditional): 繼續嘗試Hindi: कोशिश करते रहोArabic: استمر في المحاولةBengali: চেষ্টা চালিয়ে যাওয়া - বারবার চেষ্টা করাRussian: продолжать пытаться - продолжай старатьсяJapanese: あきらめずに頑張る - 挑戦し続けるVietnamese: tiếp tục cố gắngKorean: 계속 노력하다 - 포기하지 않고 시도하다Turkish: denemeye devam etmekUrdu: کوشش کرتے رہنا - مسلسل کوشش کرناIndonesian: terus mencoba
Example Sentences
You will learn if you keep trying.
basic
Don't give up! Keep trying!
basic
If you fail, just keep trying.
basic
Sometimes it's hard, but I tell myself to keep trying.
natural
You almost got it! Just keep trying and you'll get there.
natural
She told her team to keep trying no matter what happened.
natural