попытка
attempt
an effort to do something
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попытка with English translation
попытка usage examples
Her attempt to call him failed.
Её попытка позвонить ему не удалась.
This was my first attempt at baking bread.
Это была моя первая попытка испечь хлеб.
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попытка synonyms
What's the difference between попытка / проба / покушение / усилие / попытка сделать / предпринимание
Focuses on testing or trying something out to see whether it works.
A strong and specific word: an attempt to harm or kill someone, usually a crime.
Refers not to the attempt itself, but to the energy and effort put into it.
An awkward, nonstandard phrase; usually not used in normal speech or writing.
A bookish word for the act of taking action; often sounds abstract and official.
Emphasizes diligence and effort, not a single attempt; closer to 'diligence'.
An explanatory phrase rather than a natural standalone synonym.
Describes an attempt to achieve a specific result or goal; usually followed by what is being pursued.
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How to pronounce попытка and what this word means
попытка means attempt. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce попытка
[pɐˈpɨtkə]
попытка translation
attempt
попытка examples
Her attempt to call him failed.
попытка transcription
[pɐˈpɨtkə]
Questions about this word
попытка meaning: what does it mean?
попытка что-то сделать, приложенное усилие
попытка pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
попытка is pronounced as [pɐˈpɨtkə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
попытка definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her attempt to call him failed. Translation: Её попытка позвонить ему не удалась.
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