attempting
word · lemma: attempt
/əˈtɛmptɪŋ/
uh-TEMP-ting
/ɐtˈɛmptɪŋ/
uh-TEMP-ting
Definition
Trying to do something, often something difficult. 'Attempting' is the present participle or continuous form of 'attempt.'
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and informally; often paired with verbs like 'attempting to solve,' 'attempting to escape.' 'Attempting' is more formal than 'trying.' Do not use with modal verbs ('He is attempting' instead of 'He can attempting').
Spanish: intentando - intentando (probar)Portuguese (BR): tentando - tentando (experimentar)Portuguese (PT): tentando - tentando (experimentar)Chinese (Simplified): 尝试（正在进行）Chinese (Traditional): 嘗試（正在進行）Hindi: कोशिश कर रहा/रही हैArabic: يحاولBengali: চেষ্টারত - প্রচেষ্টারতRussian: пытаясь - предпринимая попыткуJapanese: 試みているVietnamese: đang cố gắng - đang thửKorean: 시도하고 있는Turkish: denemekte - teşebbüs etmekteUrdu: کوشش کر رہا ہے - کوشش کرناIndonesian: sedang mencoba - sedang berusaha
Example Sentences
She is attempting to answer the question.
basic
He was attempting to fix his bike.
basic
They are attempting a new recipe tonight.
basic
I’m attempting to get in shape for summer, but it’s tough.
natural
We keep attempting to call, but she never picks up.
natural
If you’re attempting to learn English, don’t give up!
natural