tried
word · lemma: try
/ˈtɹaɪd/
TRYD
/tɹˈaɪd/
TRYD
Definition
'Tried' is the past tense of 'try.' It means you made an effort to do something or tested something.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by 'to' and a verb ('tried to study'), or by a noun ('tried the food'). Do not confuse with 'tried and true,' which is an adjective meaning something tested and reliable.
Spanish: intentó - probó - tratóPortuguese (BR): tentou - tentou (experimentou)Portuguese (PT): tentou - experimentouChinese (Simplified): 尝试了 - 试过了Chinese (Traditional): 嘗試了 - 試過了Hindi: कोशिश की - आज़मायाArabic: حاولBengali: চেষ্টা করেছিলাম - চেষ্টা করেছিলে - চেষ্টা করেছিল - চেষ্টা করেছিলাম (আমরা) - চেষ্টা করেছিলে (তোমরা) - চেষ্টা করেছিল (তারা)Russian: пытался - попробовал - старалсяJapanese: 試みた - やってみたVietnamese: đã cố gắng - đã thửKorean: 시도했다 - 노력했다 - 해봤다Turkish: denedi - çalıştıUrdu: کوشش کی - آزمایاIndonesian: mencoba - telah mencoba
Example Sentences
He tried calling, but nobody answered.
natural
I tried to open the door, but it was locked.
basic
She tried the soup and liked it.
basic
We tried our best to win the game.
basic
Have you ever tried sushi before?
natural
I tried, but I just couldn't finish it on time.
natural