starać

Meaning

to attempt, to try (to make efforts to do or achieve)

Hyphenated as

sta‧rać

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsta.rat͡ɕ/

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *starati. First attested in the 16th century.

Sentences

Nie tylko musiałem starać się o własne utrzymanie , ale również zadbać o matkę .

Not only did I have to try to support myself, but also take care of my mother.

— Ja byłam zbyt dumna , by starać się o twoją przyjaźń .

— I was too proud to try for your friendship.