The phrase “I’m trying + verb” communicates that you are making an effort to accomplish something. This versatile construction helps express both physical attempts and mental efforts.
“I’m trying” Usage Examples
Sno | English Example | Hindi Translation | Context Type |
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1 | I’m trying to learn Spanish. | मैं स्पेनिश सीखने की कोशिश कर रहा/रही हूँ। | Language learning |
2 | I’m trying to fix my bike. | मैं अपनी साइकिल ठीक करने की कोशिश कर रहा/रही हूँ। | Repairing |
3 | I’m trying to eat healthier. | मैं स्वस्थ भोजन करने की कोशिश कर रहा/रही हूँ। | Health improvement |
4 | I’m trying to call the doctor. | मैं डॉक्टर को फोन करने की कोशिश कर रहा/रही हूँ। | Appointment |
5 | I’m trying to understand. | मैं समझने की कोशिश कर रहा/रही हूँ। | Comprehension |
6 | I’m trying to quit smoking. | मैं धूम्रपान छोड़ने की कोशिश कर रहा/रही हूँ। | Habit change |
7 | I’m trying to save money. | मैं पैसे बचाने की कोशिश कर रहा/रही हूँ। | Financial |
8 | I’m trying to concentrate. | मैं ध्यान केंद्रित करने की कोशिश कर रहा/रही हूँ। | Focus |
9 | I’m trying to find my keys. | मैं अपनी चाबियाँ ढूँढने की कोशिश कर रहा/रही हूँ। | Searching |
10 | I’m trying to stay calm. | मैं शांत रहने की कोशिश कर रहा/रही हूँ। | Emotional control |
Alternative Forms with Different Meanings
Sno | English Example | Hindi Translation |
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1 | I’m trying new recipes. | मैं नई रेसिपी आज़मा रहा/रही हूँ। |
2 | I’m trying a different approach. | मैं एक अलग तरीका आज़मा रहा/रही हूँ। |
3 | I’m trying out for the team. | मैं टीम के लिए ट्रायल दे रहा/रही हूँ। |
“Trying” as an Adjective (Difficult Situations)
Sno | English Example | Hindi Translation |
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1 | This job is very trying. | यह नौकरी बहुत कठिन है। |
2 | The heat was trying on everyone. | गर्मी सबके लिए मुश्किल भरी थी। |
3 | She’s going through a trying time. | वह एक मुश्किल दौर से गुज़र रही है। |
Key Grammar Rules
- Structure:
- “Trying to” + base verb (for attempts)
- “Trying” + noun (for experiments)
- Correct: “I’m trying to improve”
- Incorrect: “I’m trying improving”
- Tense Variations:
- Present continuous: “I’m trying”
- Past: “I was trying”
- Future: “I’ll be trying”
- Question Form:
- “Are you trying to…?”
- Example: “Are you trying to help?”
Common Mistakes to Avoid
“I’m trying understand”
“I’m trying to understand” (“to” required)
“I try to learning”
“I’m trying to learn” (continuous tense)
“I’m trying cook dinner”
“I’m trying to cook dinner” (infinitive)
Cultural Usage Notes
- Common in learning contexts:
- “I’m trying to speak Hindi”
- Shows humility in attempts
- Workplace usage:
- Professional: “I’m trying to resolve the issue”
- Shows active effort
- Indian English often uses:
- “Attempting” in more formal contexts
- “Trying out” for experiments
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