Try as i might Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈmaɪt

TRY az EZZ EYE MITE

UK

tɹˈaɪ/ /ˈæs/ /ˈaɪ/ /mˈaɪt

try-AS EYE myte

Definition

This expression means that even though you try very hard to do something, you still cannot succeed.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used at the start of a sentence to show frustration or disappointment. Formal and literary in tone, less common in casual speech. Usually followed by a statement of failure (e.g., 'Try as I might, I couldn't open the jar.').

• Spanish: por más que lo intente - por más que quiera
• Portuguese (BR): por mais que eu tente
• Portuguese (PT): por mais que eu tente
• Chinese (Simplified): 无论我怎么努力
• Chinese (Traditional): 無論我怎麼努力
• Hindi: चाहे मैं जितनी भी कोशिश कर लूँ
• Arabic: مهما حاولت
• Bengali: যতই চেষ্টা করি না কেন
• Russian: как бы я ни старался
• Japanese: どんなに頑張っても
• Vietnamese: dù tôi có cố gắng thế nào đi nữa
• Korean: 아무리 애를 써도
• Turkish: ne kadar denesem de
• Urdu: چاہے میں جتنا بھی کوشش کروں
• Indonesian: sekeras apa pun saya mencoba

Example Sentences

Try as I might, I can't solve this puzzle.

basic

Try as I might, I still arrive late.

basic

Try as I might, I can't reach the top shelf.

basic

Try as I might, nothing seems to cheer her up these days.

natural

Try as I might, I just can't remember his name.

natural

Try as I might, I couldn't get a straight answer from him.

natural