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try vs tryna

Both "try" and "tryna" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Try" is the standard English word meaning to attempt or make an effort, while "tryna" is a colloquial contraction of "trying to" commonly used in informal speech or writing.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 810 views

try

This is a standard English word meaning to attempt or make an effort.

Use "try" when you want to express an attempt or effort to do something.

Examples:

  • I will try my best to finish the project on time.
  • She tried to learn a new language last year.
  • Perhaps we should try another book.
  • We could also try cyclophosphamide or immunosuppressants.
  • I just try harder to impress people.
  • Allow your doctor to try lifting the toenail.
  • But above all, we must try something.
  • Please, try the action again.
  • And the fries... try rendering animal fat.
  • And to try our delicious local corn.
  • I wanted to try something impractical.
  • Perhaps you should try a new profession.
  • I just prefer to try prayer first.
  • Because it's important in gym to try.
  • Maybe you should try wearing more mascara.
  • You could try bargaining with him.
  • Maybe you should try living a little...
  • Time to try Stark's lockpick.
  • Please try not to knock anything down...
  • Perhaps... We can try that.
  • Just try weakening the major stress points.
  • We should try something harder next time.

Alternatives:

  • attempt
  • endeavor
  • strive
  • make an effort

tryna

This is a colloquial contraction of "trying to" commonly used in informal speech or writing.

Use "tryna" in informal contexts to represent the spoken contraction of "trying to".

Examples:

  • I'm tryna finish my homework before dinner.
  • He's tryna get a new job.
  • But it's like tryna... fix those potholes over on Highway 9.

Alternatives:

  • trying to

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