trachten

Meaning

to try, attempt

Concepts

try

attempt

endeavour

undertake

aim

take steps

endeavor

gun for

seek

look for

strive

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtrɑxtə(n)/

Etymology

From Middle Dutch trachten, from Old Dutch *trahton; borrowed from Latin tractō.

Sentences

Wij moeten trachten de rentetarieven voor kortlopende leningen omlaag te brengen .

We must try to get short-term interest rates down.