Try for Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
TRY-for
tɹˈaɪ/ /fˈɔː
try-FOR
Definição
To make an effort or attempt to achieve or obtain something you want, often something that is difficult or competitive.
Uso & Nuances
'Try for' is usually followed by a noun ('try for the job', 'try for a place on the team'). It's less direct than 'try to' (which is for actions). Used for goals or prizes, often when success is uncertain.
Spanish: intentar conseguir - aspirar aPortuguese (BR): tentar conseguir - almejarPortuguese (PT): tentar conseguir - ambicionarChinese (Simplified): 争取 - 试图获得Chinese (Traditional): 爭取 - 試圖獲得Hindi: कोशिश करना (कुछ पाने की)Arabic: يسعى إلى - يحاول الحصول علىBengali: চেষ্টা করাRussian: попробовать получить - пытаться добитьсяJapanese: 狙う - 挑戦するVietnamese: cố đạt được - cố giành lấyKorean: 도전하다 - 얻으려고 시도하다Turkish: elde etmeye çalışmak - başvurmaya çalışmakUrdu: کوشش کرنا (حاصل کرنے کے لیے) - مارنا کوششIndonesian: mencoba mendapatkan - berusaha meraih
Frases de Exemplo
She will try for the scholarship next year.
basic
Are you going to try for the team?
basic
He decided to try for a promotion.
basic
I know it's tough, but I'm going to try for that internship anyway.
natural
Lots of people try for the art contest every year, but only a few win.
natural
If you never try for big things, you'll never know what you're capable of.
natural