Meanings
to make an attempt or effort to do something
کسی چیز کرنے کی کوشش کرنا
کوشش کرنا
koshish karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- try one's best
- try to understand
- try something new
Example Sentences
I will try my best to complete the project on time.
میں اپنی بہترین کوشش کروں گا کہ پروجیکٹ وقت پر مکمل کروں۔
main apni behtareen koshish karun ga keh project waqt par mukammal karun.
She decided to try a new recipe for dinner.
اس نے رات کے کھانے کے لیے ایک نئی ترکیب آزمانے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
us ne raat ke khanay ke liye aik nai tarkeeb azmane ka faisla kiya.
You should try to be more patient.
تمہیں زیادہ صابر ہونے کی کوشش کرنی چاہیے۔
tumhein zyada sabir hone ki koshish karni chahiye.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'trying' as 'giving it a shot!'
Picture someone sweating while lifting weights, trying to get stronger.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کی کوشیش کا کیا عالم رہے گا وہ جو کمیاب ہے، سب کی طرح نہیں رہے گا
mohabbat ki koshish ka kya alam rahe ga woh jo kamiyaab hai, sab ki tarah nahi rahe ga
What will be the condition of the attempt of love? The one who is rare, will not remain like everyone else.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کوشش کرنے والوں کی کبھی ہار نہیں ہوتی
koshish karne walon ki kabhi haar nahi hoti
Those who make an effort never lose.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "trier" — to pick out, sort
First known use: 14th century
The word 'try' comes from the Old French 'trier', which means to select or sort out. It has evolved in English to denote the act of attempting something.