try

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Naija

Etymology

From: English try

Pronunciation

  • traɪ̂

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Verb

  • Make person struggle do someting.
  • Na because I try wellwell and God come bless me join, na im I take blow.  — (NSC_2021, My success is due to hard-work and the blessings of God.)
  • Na only people wey try reach dere go see food chop.  — (NSC_2021, Only those who tried to get there will get food to eat.)
  • Ah you try, you try  — (deuber__5067, You did well.)
  • E try well well.  — (NSC_202, He did his best.)
  • Na last price I don give you so. I try.  — (NSC_2021, What I have given you is rock bottom price.)
  • I try.  — (ENU_17_Buying-Grocery_DG__22, I did my best.)

Synonyms

Translations

  • English: attempt, try