English · Everyday verbs
Koshish karna in English: To try (कोशिश करना)
to try
Hindi (Devanagari)
कोशिश करना
Hindi (English letters)
koshish karna
कोशिश करना (koshish karna) can be expressed as “to try” in English. For example: “I try to speak Hindi every day.”
“koshish karna” kehna ho, to English mein “to try” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Learning a skill
I try to speak Hindi every day.
मैं रोज़ हिंदी बोलने की कोशिश करता हूँ।
main roz hindi bolne ki koshish karta hoon.
How to pronounce “to try”
Say it in English
too trigh
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
to try: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| to try | कोशिश करना koshish karna The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic verb form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I try to speak Hindi every day. | मैं रोज़ हिंदी बोलने की कोशिश करता हूँ। main roz hindi bolne ki koshish karta hoon. Learning a skill | Learning a skill |
| She made a good try on the paper. | उसने पेपर में अच्छी कोशिश की। usne paper mein achhi koshish ki. After a fail | After a fail |
The dictionary expression is “to try”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
How to use “to try” in English sentences
1. Learning a skill
I try to speak Hindi every day.
मैं रोज़ हिंदी बोलने की कोशिश करता हूँ।
main roz hindi bolne ki koshish karta hoon.
2. After a fail
She made a good try on the paper.
उसने पेपर में अच्छी कोशिश की।
usne paper mein achhi koshish ki.
3. Encouraging aap
Please try once more.
आप एक बार और कोशिश कीजिए।
aap ek baar aur koshish kijiye.
Common mistakes with “to try”
Instead of
Me try to speak Hindi every day.
Say this
I try to speak Hindi every day.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
She made an good try on the paper.
Say this
She made a good try on the paper.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Practicing a hard yoga pose
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Are you trying again?
Show Hindi meaning
आप फिर से कोशिश कर रहे हैं?
aap phir se koshish kar rahe hain?
You
Yes — I'm trying today too.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, आज भी कोशिश करता हूँ।
haan, aaj bhi koshish karta hoon.
Partner
Go slowly — don't rush.
Show Hindi meaning
धीरे कीजिए, जल्दबाज़ी मत।
dheere kijiye, jaldbaazi mat.
You
Okay — I'll make a calm try.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, एक शांत कोशिश करता हूँ।
theek, ek shaant koshish karta hoon.
Your turn: use “to try”
Say this in English: उसने पेपर में अच्छी कोशिश की। (usne paper mein achhi koshish ki.)
Reveal sample answer
She made a good try on the paper.
उसने पेपर में अच्छी कोशिश की।
usne paper mein achhi koshish ki.
Compare your word order with “She made a good try on the paper.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “to try” in English
Koshish karna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
कोशिश करना (koshish karna) can be expressed as “to try” in English. For example: “I try to speak Hindi every day.”
What does “to try” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “to try” means कोशिश करना (koshish karna). The sentence “I try to speak Hindi every day.” shows it in context.
How do I use “to try” in a sentence?
She made a good try on the paper. Hindi meaning: उसने पेपर में अच्छी कोशिश की। (usne paper mein achhi koshish ki.). The dictionary expression is “to try”. In a sentence, choose the verb form for the subject and time; the examples show three complete patterns.
What should I watch for when using “to try”?
To is part of an infinitive such as to go, but it does not appear before every English verb. After can, could, will or should, use the base form directly.
