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try (EN)
werkwoord, zelfstandig naamwoord

werkwoord “try”

infinitief try; hij tries; verleden tijd tried; volt. deelw. tried; ger. trying
  1. proberen
    She tried lifting the heavy box, but it was too heavy for her.
  2. testen
    We need to try the new software before we roll out out to all employees.
  3. passen (als in kleding passen)
    Before you buy the dress, you should try it on to make sure it looks good on you.
  4. proeven
    Have you tried the new cherry-flavored ice cream at the parlor?
  5. berechten
    The court tried the suspect for the high-profile robbery case last month.
  6. proberen (zwanger te worden)
    After two years of marriage, they decided it was time to start trying for a baby.

zelfstandig naamwoord “try”

enkelvoud try, meervoud tries
  1. poging
    She had one try left to unlock her phone before it locked her out for an hour.
  2. proeverij (in de context van het voor de eerste keer proeven)
    At the ice cream shop, I had a try of the mint chocolate chip before deciding on a scoop of vanilla.
  3. try (in rugby)
    After a powerful sprint down the field, he dove over the line for a spectacular try.
  4. conversie (na een touchdown in American football)
    After scoring the touchdown, the team lined up for the try to add an extra point to their total.