Translation of Slovak word "pokúšať sa" to English
pokúšať sa
/pɔkuːʃac sa/
Meaning
VerbTo try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.
🇬🇧 English
attempt
Example sentence
Pokúsim sa naučiť nový jazyk.
I'll attempt to learn a new language.
Pokúsila sa vyliezť na horu.
She attempted to climb the mountain.
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What does the Slovak word "pokúšať sa" mean?▼
The Slovak word "pokúšať sa" means "attempt" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Pokúsim sa naučiť nový jazyk." (which translates as "I'll attempt to learn a new language.").
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