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try

try

Meaning of try

English

make an attempt to do something

Deutsch

sich anstrengen, etwas zu tun, ohne zu wissen, ob es klappt

try

Pronunciation

British English
/traɪ/
American English
/traɪ/

try with German translation

try usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I try to get up early every day.

Ich versuche jeden Tag, früh aufzustehen.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

He tries to open the window.

Er versucht, das Fenster zu öffnen.

try synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between try, attempt, give it a go, and have a go

🇬🇧English

More formal: to make an attempt.

A2often

ENHe attempted to zip the tight jacket.

G
🇬🇧English
give it a go

Informal: to try something.

A2often

ENWhy not give it a go and try the jacket?

H
🇬🇧English
have a go

British informal: to try.

A2often

ENDo you want to have a go with that dress?

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try belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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try meaning: what does it mean?

make an attempt to do something

try pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

try is pronounced as /traɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

try definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Ich versuche jeden Tag, früh aufzustehen. Translation: I try to get up early every day.

Is try part of In a Clothing Store vocabulary?

Yes, try can be learned in the In a Clothing Store topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is try part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, try can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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