Try - translation, pronunciation and examples
try
test attempt
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When to use try
Don't be afraid to try different sizes in the fitting room.
Try the silk blouse to see how it feels on your shoulders.
try usage examples
Don't be afraid to try different sizes in the fitting room.
Try the silk blouse to see how it feels on your shoulders.
Similar words
General verb meaning to attempt or to test; in a clothing context often used to mean 'try on'.
Means to dress oneself or place clothing on the body; not necessarily to test fit.
More formal/technical: to examine or check how something works or performs.
Refers to how well an item suits the body in size/shape (be the right size).
Formal word for making an effort to do something; less likely used for trying clothes.
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try belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
try synonyms
What's the difference between try / put on / test / fit / attempt / give it a go
General verb meaning to attempt or to test; in a clothing context often used to mean 'try on'.
I want to try this dress.
Я хочу примерить это платье.
Means to dress oneself or place clothing on the body; not necessarily to test fit.
She put on her coat and left.
Она надела пальто и ушла.
They tested the jacket's waterproofing.
Они проверили водонепроницаемость куртки.
These shoes fit me well.
Эти туфли мне хорошо подходят.
Formal word for making an effort to do something; less likely used for trying clothes.
He attempted to zip the tight jacket.
Он попытался застегнуть тугой пиджак.
Informal phrase meaning to try something; casual and friendly.
Why not give it a go and try the jacket?
Почему бы не попробовать и примерить куртку?
Informal UK phrase for attempting or trying something.
Do you want to have a go with that dress?
Хочешь примерить это платье?
To try a small amount or example of a product; often used for perfumes, food, or free samples.
You can sample the perfume before you buy it.
Вы можете попробовать духи перед покупкой.
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How to pronounce try and what this word means
try translation: пробовать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce try
/tə ˈtraɪ/
try translation
пробовать
try examples
Don't be afraid to try different sizes in the fitting room.
try transcription
/tə ˈtraɪ/, /ˈtraɪ/
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Questions about this word
try meaning: what does it mean?
test attempt
try pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
try is pronounced as /tə ˈtraɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
try definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Don't be afraid to try different sizes in the fitting room. Translation: Не бойтесь пробовать разные размеры в примерочной.
Is try part of In a Clothing Store vocabulary?
Yes, try (пробовать) 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 (пробовать) 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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