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he didn't try to do it

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1 he didn't try to do it

Общая лексика: он не пытался сделать это

Универсальный англо-русский словарь > he didn't try to do it
2 try

1. noun
1) (attempt) Versuch, der

have a try at something/doing something — etwas versuchen/versuchen, etwas zu tun

give somebody/something a try — jemandem eine Chance geben/etwas einmal ausprobieren

I'll give him another try — (ask him again for help, a favour, etc.) ich versuche es noch einmal bei ihm; (give him another chance) ich versuche es noch einmal mit ihm; (on telephone) ich versuche noch einmal, ihn zu erreichen

give it a try — es versuchen

2) (Rugby) Versuch, der
2. transitive verb
1) (attempt, make effort) versuchen

it's trying to rain — es tröpfelt ein wenig

do try to be on time — bitte versuche, pünktlich zu sein

it's no use trying to do something — es hat keinen Zweck zu versuchen, etwas zu tun

I've given up trying to do something — ich versuche schon gar nicht mehr, etwas zu tun

try one's best — sein Bestes tun

2) (test usefulness of) probieren

if the stain is difficult to remove, try soap and water — wenn der Fleck schwer zu entfernen ist, versuche od. probiere es doch mal mit Wasser und Seife

I've tried all the bookshops for this book — ich habe in allen Buchhandlungen versucht, dieses Buch zu bekommen

try one's hand at something — sich an etwas (Dat.) versuchen

try shaking it! — probier es mal mit Schütteln!

I'll try anything once — ich probiere alles einmal aus

3) (test) auf die Probe stellen [Fähigkeit, Kraft, Mut, Geduld]

try the door/window [to see if it's locked] — versuchen, die Tür/das Fenster zu öffnen[, um zu sehen, ob sie/es verschlossen ist]

4) (Law.): (take to trial)

try a case — einen Fall verhandeln

try somebody [for something] — jemanden [wegen einer Sache] vor Gericht stellen; jemandem [wegen einer Sache] den Prozess machen

he was tried for murder — er stand wegen Mordes vor Gericht

he was tried before a jury — er wurde vor ein Schwurgericht gestellt
3. intransitive verb
es versuchen

she wasn't even trying — sie hat sich (Dat.) überhaupt keine Mühe gegeben od. es gar nicht erst versucht

it was not for want of trying — es lag nicht daran, dass er/sie usw. sich nicht bemüht hätte

try and do something — (coll.) versuchen, etwas zu tun

try hard/harder — sich (Dat.) viel/mehr Mühe geben

Phrasal Verbs:

- academic.ru/92970/try_for">try for

- try on

- try out

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1. verb
1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) versuchen

2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) probieren

3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) vor Gericht stellen

4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) auf eine harte Probe stellen
2. noun
1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) der Versuch

2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) der Versuch

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- trier
- trying
- try on
- try out
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try

[traɪ]

I. n

1. (attempt) Versuch m

it's worth a \try es ist einen Versuch wert

to give sth a \try etw ausprobieren

to have a \try at sth etw versuchen

2. (in rugby) Versuch m

II. vi

<- ie->

1. (attempt) versuchen

please \try and keep clean bitte versuch, sauber zu bleiben hum fam

▪ to \try for sth sich akk um etw akk bemühen

to \try for a job sich akk um eine Stelle bewerben

2. (make an effort) sich akk bemühen

she wasn't even \trying sie hat sich überhaupt keine Mühe gegeben

III. vt

<- ie->

1. (attempt to do sth)

▪ to \try sth etw versuchen

▪ to \try to do sth versuchen, etw zu tun

to \try one's best [or hardest] [or damnedest] sein Bestes versuchen

to \try one's hand at sth sich akk in etw dat versuchen

she tried her hand at cooking sie versuchte sich im Kochen

to \try one's luck [or fortune] sein Glück versuchen

2. (test sth by experiment)

▪ to \try sth etw probieren [o versuchen

3. (sample)

▪ to \try sth etw [aus]probieren

we don't sell newspapers, but have you tried the shop on the corner? wir verkaufen keine Zeitungen, aber haben Sie es schon einmal bei dem Laden an der Ecke versucht?

4. (put to test)

▪ to \try sb jdn auf die Probe stellen

to \try sb's patience jds Geduld auf die Probe stellen

5. (put on trial)

▪ to \try sb jdn vor Gericht stellen

▪ to \try sth etw verhandeln

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[traɪ]
1. n

1) (= attempt) Versuch m

to have a try — es versuchen

let me have a try — lass mich mal versuchen!, lass mich mal! (inf)

to have a try at doing sth — (sich daran) versuchen, etw zu tun, (es) probieren, etw zu tun

have another try (at it) — versuchs noch mal

I'll give him a try — ich werde ihm eine Chance geben

it was a good try — das war schon ganz gut

it's worth a try —

at the first try can I have a try at your bicycle? — beim ersten Versuch, auf Anhieb kann ich mal dein Rad ausprobieren?

2) (RUGBY) Versuch m

to score a try — einen Versuch erzielen

2. vt

1) (= attempt) versuchen

you have only tried two questions — du hast dich nur an zwei Fragen versucht (inf), du hast nur zwei Fragen zu beantworten versucht

to try one's hardest or one's best —

do try to understand — bitte versuche doch zu verstehen!

I've given up trying to help him — ich habe es aufgegeben, ihm helfen zu wollen

it's trying to snow (inf) —

the sun's trying to come out — es sieht so aus, als wollte die Sonne rauskommen

to try one's hand at sth — etw probieren

I'll try anything once — ich probiere alles einmal

2) (= try out) new detergent, bicycle etc ausprobieren; job applicant eine Chance geben (+dat), es versuchen mit (inf); glue, aspirin es versuchen mit; (= try to buy or get sth at) newsagent, next door es versuchen (bei); (= try to open) door, window ausprobieren

I can't shut this case – try sitting on it — ich kriege diesen Koffer nicht zu – setz dich doch mal drauf! (inf)

you could try seeing whether John would help — Sie könnten doch John mal um Hilfe angehen

I've tried everything —

try whether... — probieren Sie, ob...

try this for size — probieren Sie mal, ob dieser/diese etc passt; (fig inf) wie wärs denn damit? (inf)

to try one's strength — seine Kraft erproben

3) (= sample, taste) beer, olives probieren

4) (= test) courage, patience auf die Probe stellen; (= strain) eyes anstrengen

he was tried and found wanting (liter) — er wurde gewogen und zu leicht befunden

(just) try me! (inf) — wetten?, wetten dass?

they have been sorely tried — sie sind schwer geprüft (worden)

these things are sent to try us — ja, ja, das Leben ist nicht so einfach

See:

→ tried-and-tested

5) (JUR) person vor Gericht stellen; case verhandeln

he is being tried for theft — er steht wegen Diebstahls vor Gericht

3. vi
versuchen
try and arrive on time — versuch mal, pünktlich zu sein

try as he might, he didn't succeed — sosehr er es auch versuchte or sosehr er sich auch bemühte, er schaffte es einfach nicht

he didn't even try — er hat sich (dat) überhaupt keine Mühe gegeben

you can't say I didn't try — du kannst nicht sagen, ich hätte es nicht versucht

See:

→ succeed

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try [traı]

A s

1. Versuch m:

at the first try beim ersten Versuch;

have a try einen Versuch machen ( at sth mit etwas);

would you like to have a try? wollen Sie es mal versuchen?;

it’s worth a try es ist oder wäre einen Versuch wert

2. Rugby: Versuch m

B v/t

1. versuchen, probieren, es versuchen oder probieren mit oder bei, einen Versuch machen mit:

you had better try something easier du versuchst es besser mit etwas Leichterem;

try one’s best sein Bestes tun;

try a department store versuch es einmal in einem Kaufhaus;

try to do sth versuchen, etwas zu tun;

try to commit suicide einen Selbstmordversuch unternehmen;

he pulled a muscle trying to lift the piano bei dem Versuch oder als er versuchte, das Klavier anzuheben;

what I’m trying to say is that … was ich sagen will, ist, dass …;

try ringing the doorbell versuche es einmal mit Läuten; → hand Bes Redew

2. oft try out eine neue Methode etc (aus-, durch)probieren, erproben, testen, prüfen:

try the new wine den neuen Wein probieren;

try on ein Kleid etc anprobieren, einen Hut aufprobieren;

try it on bes Br umg probieren, wie weit man gehen kann;

try it on with sb bes Br umg

a) probieren, wie weit man bei jemandem gehen kann,

b) jemanden provozieren; → wing A 1

3. einen Versuch oder ein Experiment machen mit:

try the door die Tür zu öffnen suchen;

try one’s luck ( with sb bei jemandem) sein Glück versuchen

4. JUR

a) (über) eine Sache verhandeln, einen Fall (gerichtlich) untersuchen

b) gegen jemanden verhandeln, jemanden vor Gericht stellen, jemandem den Prozess machen ( alle:

for wegen)

5. entscheiden, zur Entscheidung bringen:

try rival claims by a duel; → conclusion 7

6. die Augen etc angreifen, (über)anstrengen, jemandes Mut, Nerven, Geduld auf eine harte Probe stellen

7. jemanden arg mitnehmen, plagen, quälen

8. meist try out TECH

a) Metalle raffinieren,

b) Talg etc ausschmelzen,

c) Spiritus rektifizieren

C v/i

1. versuchen (at akk), sich bemühen oder bewerben ( for um)

2. einen Versuch machen, es versuchen:

try again (versuch es) noch einmal!;

try and read versuche zu lesen!;

try back fig zurückgreifen, -kommen ( beide:

to auf akk); → hard B 2

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1. noun
1) (attempt) Versuch, der

have a try at something/doing something — etwas versuchen/versuchen, etwas zu tun

give somebody/something a try — jemandem eine Chance geben/etwas einmal ausprobieren

I'll give him another try — (ask him again for help, a favour, etc.) ich versuche es noch einmal bei ihm; (give him another chance) ich versuche es noch einmal mit ihm; (on telephone) ich versuche noch einmal, ihn zu erreichen

give it a try — es versuchen

2) (Rugby) Versuch, der
2. transitive verb
1) (attempt, make effort) versuchen

it's trying to rain — es tröpfelt ein wenig

do try to be on time — bitte versuche, pünktlich zu sein

it's no use trying to do something — es hat keinen Zweck zu versuchen, etwas zu tun

I've given up trying to do something — ich versuche schon gar nicht mehr, etwas zu tun

try one's best — sein Bestes tun

2) (test usefulness of) probieren

if the stain is difficult to remove, try soap and water — wenn der Fleck schwer zu entfernen ist, versuche od. probiere es doch mal mit Wasser und Seife

I've tried all the bookshops for this book — ich habe in allen Buchhandlungen versucht, dieses Buch zu bekommen

try one's hand at something — sich an etwas (Dat.) versuchen

try shaking it! — probier es mal mit Schütteln!

I'll try anything once — ich probiere alles einmal aus

3) (test) auf die Probe stellen [Fähigkeit, Kraft, Mut, Geduld]

try the door/window [to see if it's locked] — versuchen, die Tür/das Fenster zu öffnen[, um zu sehen, ob sie/es verschlossen ist]

4) (Law.): (take to trial)

try a case — einen Fall verhandeln

try somebody [for something] — jemanden [wegen einer Sache] vor Gericht stellen; jemandem [wegen einer Sache] den Prozess machen

he was tried for murder — er stand wegen Mordes vor Gericht

he was tried before a jury — er wurde vor ein Schwurgericht gestellt
3. intransitive verb
es versuchen

she wasn't even trying — sie hat sich (Dat.) überhaupt keine Mühe gegeben od. es gar nicht erst versucht

it was not for want of trying — es lag nicht daran, dass er/sie usw. sich nicht bemüht hätte

try and do something — (coll.) versuchen, etwas zu tun

try hard/harder — sich (Dat.) viel/mehr Mühe geben

Phrasal Verbs:

- try for

- try on

- try out

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(legal) v.

aburteilen v. v.

erproben v.

es wagen mit ausdr.

probieren v.

prüfen v.

sich bemühen v.

versuchen v.

English-german dictionary > try
3 try

1. n

1) розм. спроба

to have (to make) a try at (for, to do) smth. — спробувати зробити щось

2) випробування; проба

to give smth. a try — випробувати щось

to give smb. a try — дати комусь змогу показати (випробувати) себе

3) спорт. виграш трьох очок (у регбі)

2. v

1) намагатися, старатися

he didn't try to do it — він і не намагався зробити це

try to come earlier — постарайся прийти раніше

2) затівати (щось), братися (до чогось)

she tried an impossible feat — вона взялася за непосильну справу

3) пробувати, перевіряти

please try me for this job — дозвольте мені, будь ласка, перевірити себе на цій роботі

4) випробовувати

to try one's strength — випробовувати свою силу

5) стомлювати, пригнічувати; роздратовувати

the small print tries my eyes — цей дрібний шрифт стомлює мої очі

6) мучити; завдавати страждань

he has been very sorely tried — йому довелося зазнати чимало страждань

7) розслідувати; допитувати

8) судити; притягати до судової відповідальності

to try a criminal — судити злочинця

he is being tried for murder — його судять за убивство

9) очищати (метал)

10) витоплювати (сало)

11) відбирати; відокремлювати

12) гладко вистругувати рубанком; прифуговувати

try back — розпочати знову, помітивши помилку

try for — а) прагнути (до чогось); б) добиватися, шукати

try on — приміряти (одяг)

try out — а) випробовувати, старанно перевіряти; б) намагатися зробити (щось)

to try one's hand at smth. — спробувати свої сили в чомусь

to try it on the dog — а) перевіряти на собаці (їжу тощо); б) амер., театр. перевіряти спектакль на провінційному глядачеві

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I [trai] n
1) спроба

to have /to make/ a try at /for, to do/ smth — спробувати зробити що-н.

he had two tries and failed each time — він зробив дві спроби, обидва рази зазнав невдачу

he succeeded at the first try — перша його спроба увінчалася успіхом, у нього все вийшло з першої спроби

it's worth a try — спробувати варто

2) випробування, проба

to give smth; a try — випробувати що-н.

to give smb; a try — перевіряти кого-н., дати кому-н. можливість показати /перевірити/ себе

3) виграш трьох очок при проході гравця з м'ячем ( регбі)
II [trai] v
1) намагатися, старатися

to try hard — дуже старатися

to try one's best /one's hardest/ — залучити всі зусилля, прикласти всі старання

I don't think I can do it but I'll try — я не впевнений, що зможу це зробити, але спробую

he didn't try to do it — він не намагався зробити це

is it any use try ing — є чи варто намагатисяє

try to /and/ come earlier — намагайтесь прийти раніше; робити (що-н.), братися (за що-н.)

to try an experiment — спробувати поставити експеримент

don't try more than you can do — не беріть на себе більше, ніж ви можете зробити

he tried an impossible feat — він узявся за непосильну справу; ( for) прагнути (до чого-н.)

try for a calmer tone — намагатися говорити спокійніше; ( for) добиватися, шукати

to try for a position — прагнути отримати місце

2) піддавати випробуванню, пробувати; перевіряти

to try one's skill [one's strength] — випробувати свою спритність [свою силу]

to try one's strength against smb — мірятися силами з ким-н.

to try ones fortune /one's luck/ — випробовувати щастя

each machine is tried before it leaves the shops — кожна машина проходить випробування перед випуском із заводу

the strength of the rope must be tried before it is used — потрібно перевірити міцність мотузки, раніше ніж використовувати її; перевірити на досвіді

try how far you can jump — спробуйте, на яку відстань ви зможете пригнути

let's try which way takes longest — давайте перевіримо, який шлях далі

if you can't rind the letter try another drawer — якщо ти не можеш знайти листа, подивися в іншому ящику; випробувати; експериментально перевірити

to try the medicine on animals — перевіряти /випробовувати/ ліки тварин

3) пробувати; намагатися застосувати

I've never tried this dish before — я ніколи ще не коштував такого блюда

I have tried all measures — я випробував всі засоби

have you tried quinine for it — є ви пробували лікуватися хініномє

did you try this key — є ви пробували відкрити цим ключемє

try knocking at the window if nobody answers the door — спробуйте постукати у вікно, якщо ніхто не відкриє двері

please try me for this job — дозвольте мені, будь ласка, спробувати свої сили у цій роботі

4) стомлювати; дратувати

it tries the eyes to read in a bad light — читання при поганому світлі стомлює очі

hard manual labour tries the body — важку ручну працю виснажує тіло

the last steep ascent tried his every muscle — на останньому крутому підйомі він напружував до межі кожен свій мускул; випробовувати

to try smb 's patience — випробовувати чиє-н. терпіння

5) мучити, заподіювати страждання

rheumatism tries me a good deal — мене сильно мучить ревматизм

he has been very sorely tried — йому довелося перенести багато страждань

it tried him to see that — він мучився, коли бачив таке; = він не виносив такого видовища

6) допитувати, розслідувати (справу, випадок)

to try a case — вести процес ( про суддю); судити; притягати до судової відповідальності

to try a criminal — судити злочинця

he was tried and found guilty — його судили, визнали винним

he is being tried for murder — його судять за вбивство

he will be tried for his life — його судитимуть за злочин, що карається стратою; досліджувати, розглядати

this question must be tried by the judicial authority — це питання підлягає розгляду судових інстанцій

7) очищати (метал; try out); витоплювати ( сало)

8) icт. відбирати; відокремлювати

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to try one's hand at smth — спробувати свої сили в чому-н.; спробувати вперше зробити що-н.

to try it on the dog — пробувати на собаці ( їжу); cл.; миcт. перевірити спектакль на провінційному глядачі; to try conclusions with smb мірятися силами з ким-н.

English-Ukrainian dictionary > try
4 try

1. [traı] n
1. разг. попытка

to have /to make/ a try at /for, to do/ smth. - попытаться сделать что-л.

he had two tries and failed each time - он сделал две попытки и оба раза потерпел неудачу

he succeeded at the first try - первая его попытка увенчалась успехом, у него всё получилось с первой попытки

it's worth a try - попытаться стоит

2. испытание, проба

to give smth. a try - испытать /опробовать/ что-л.

to give smb. a try - проверить кого-л., дать кому-л. возможность показать /проверить/ себя

3. выигрыш трёх очков при проходе игрока с мячом ( регби)
2. [traı] v
1. 1) пытаться, стараться

to try hard - очень стараться

to try one's best /one's hardest/ - употребить все усилия, приложить все старания

I don't think I can do it but I'll try - я не уверен, что смогу это сделать, но попытаюсь

he didn't try to do it - он не пытался сделать это

is it any use trying? - стоит ли пытаться?

try to /and/ come earlier - постарайтесь прийти пораньше

2) предпринимать (что-л.), браться (за что-л.)

to try an experiment - попытаться поставить эксперимент

don't try more than you can do - не берите на себя больше, чем вы можете сделать

he tried an impossible feat - он взялся за непосильное дело

3) (for) стремиться (к чему-л.)

try for a calmer tone - пытаться говорить спокойнее

4) (for) добиваться, искать

to try for a position - стараться получить место

2. 1) подвергать испытанию, пробовать; проверять

to try one's skill [one's strength] - испытать свою ловкость [свою силу]

to try one's strength against smb. - мериться силами с кем-л.

to try one's fortune /one's luck/ - попытать счастья

each machine is tried before it leaves the shops - каждая машина проходит испытание перед выпуском с завода

the strength of the rope must be tried before it is used - нужно проверить прочность верёвки, прежде чем пользоваться ею

2) проверять на опыте

try how far you can jump - попробуйте, на какое расстояние вы можете прыгнуть

let's try which way takes longest - давайте проверим, какой путь дальше

try the door - попробуйте (заперта ли) дверь

if you can't find the letter try another drawer - если ты не можешь найти письмо, посмотри в другом ящике

3) опробовать, экспериментально проверять

to try the medicine on animals - проверять /опробовать/ лекарство на животных

3. пробовать; пытаться применять

I've never tried this dish before - я никогда ещё не пробовал такого блюда

I have tried all measures - я испробовал все средства

have you tried quinine for it? - вы пробовали лечиться хинином?

did you try this key? - вы пробовали открыть этим ключом?

try knocking at the window if nobody answers the door - попробуйте постучать в окно, если никто не откроет дверь

please try me for this job - разрешите мне, пожалуйста, попробовать свои силы на этой работе

4. 1) утомлять; раздражать

it tries the eyes to read in a bad light - чтение при плохом свете утомляет глаза /утомительно для глаз/

hard manual labour tries the body - тяжёлый ручной труд изнуряет тело

the last steep ascent tried his every muscle - на последнем крутом подъёме он напрягал до предела каждый свой мускул

2) испытывать

to try smb.'s patience - испытывать чьё-л. терпение

5. мучить, причинять страдания

rheumatism tries me a good deal - меня сильно мучает ревматизм

he has been very sorely tried - ему пришлось перенести много страданий

it tried him to see that - он мучился, когда видел такое; ≅ он не выносил такого зрелища

6. 1) допрашивать, расследовать (дело, случай)

to try a case - вести процесс ( о судье)

2) судить; привлекать к судебной ответственности

to try a criminal - судить преступника

he was tried and found guilty - его судили и признали виновным

he is being tried for murder - его судят за убийство

he will be tried for his life - его будут судить за преступление, наказуемое смертной казнью

3) редк. исследовать, рассматривать

this question must be tried by the judicial authority - этот вопрос подлежит рассмотрению судебных инстанций

7. очищать ( металл; тж. try out); вытапливать ( сало)

8. уст. отбирать; отделять

♢ to try one's hand at smth. - попробовать свои силы в чём-л.; попытаться впервые сделать что-л.

to try it on the dog - а) пробовать на собаке (пищу и т. п.); б) амер. театр. проверить спектакль на провинциальном зрителе

to try conclusions with smb. - мериться силами с кем-л.

НБАРС > try
5 try

I [trai] n
1) спроба

to have /to make/ a try at /for, to do/ smth — спробувати зробити що-н.

he had two tries and failed each time — він зробив дві спроби, обидва рази зазнав невдачу

he succeeded at the first try — перша його спроба увінчалася успіхом, у нього все вийшло з першої спроби

it's worth a try — спробувати варто

2) випробування, проба

to give smth; a try — випробувати що-н.

to give smb; a try — перевіряти кого-н., дати кому-н. можливість показати /перевірити/ себе

3) виграш трьох очок при проході гравця з м'ячем ( регбі)
II [trai] v
1) намагатися, старатися

to try hard — дуже старатися

to try one's best /one's hardest/ — залучити всі зусилля, прикласти всі старання

I don't think I can do it but I'll try — я не впевнений, що зможу це зробити, але спробую

he didn't try to do it — він не намагався зробити це

is it any use try ing — є чи варто намагатисяє

try to /and/ come earlier — намагайтесь прийти раніше; робити (що-н.), братися (за що-н.)

to try an experiment — спробувати поставити експеримент

don't try more than you can do — не беріть на себе більше, ніж ви можете зробити

he tried an impossible feat — він узявся за непосильну справу; ( for) прагнути (до чого-н.)

try for a calmer tone — намагатися говорити спокійніше; ( for) добиватися, шукати

to try for a position — прагнути отримати місце

2) піддавати випробуванню, пробувати; перевіряти

to try one's skill [one's strength] — випробувати свою спритність [свою силу]

to try one's strength against smb — мірятися силами з ким-н.

to try ones fortune /one's luck/ — випробовувати щастя

each machine is tried before it leaves the shops — кожна машина проходить випробування перед випуском із заводу

the strength of the rope must be tried before it is used — потрібно перевірити міцність мотузки, раніше ніж використовувати її; перевірити на досвіді

try how far you can jump — спробуйте, на яку відстань ви зможете пригнути

let's try which way takes longest — давайте перевіримо, який шлях далі

if you can't rind the letter try another drawer — якщо ти не можеш знайти листа, подивися в іншому ящику; випробувати; експериментально перевірити

to try the medicine on animals — перевіряти /випробовувати/ ліки тварин

3) пробувати; намагатися застосувати

I've never tried this dish before — я ніколи ще не коштував такого блюда

I have tried all measures — я випробував всі засоби

have you tried quinine for it — є ви пробували лікуватися хініномє

did you try this key — є ви пробували відкрити цим ключемє

try knocking at the window if nobody answers the door — спробуйте постукати у вікно, якщо ніхто не відкриє двері

please try me for this job — дозвольте мені, будь ласка, спробувати свої сили у цій роботі

4) стомлювати; дратувати

it tries the eyes to read in a bad light — читання при поганому світлі стомлює очі

hard manual labour tries the body — важку ручну працю виснажує тіло

the last steep ascent tried his every muscle — на останньому крутому підйомі він напружував до межі кожен свій мускул; випробовувати

to try smb 's patience — випробовувати чиє-н. терпіння

5) мучити, заподіювати страждання

rheumatism tries me a good deal — мене сильно мучить ревматизм

he has been very sorely tried — йому довелося перенести багато страждань

it tried him to see that — він мучився, коли бачив таке; = він не виносив такого видовища

6) допитувати, розслідувати (справу, випадок)

to try a case — вести процес ( про суддю); судити; притягати до судової відповідальності

to try a criminal — судити злочинця

he was tried and found guilty — його судили, визнали винним

he is being tried for murder — його судять за вбивство

he will be tried for his life — його судитимуть за злочин, що карається стратою; досліджувати, розглядати

this question must be tried by the judicial authority — це питання підлягає розгляду судових інстанцій

7) очищати (метал; try out); витоплювати ( сало)

8) icт. відбирати; відокремлювати

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to try one's hand at smth — спробувати свої сили в чому-н.; спробувати вперше зробити що-н.

to try it on the dog — пробувати на собаці ( їжу); cл.; миcт. перевірити спектакль на провінційному глядачі; to try conclusions with smb мірятися силами з ким-н.

English-Ukrainian dictionary > try
6 try something out on someone

expr infml

1)

I first tried this idea out on my wife — Сначала я рассказал об этой идее своей жене и выслушал ее мнение

2)

I'm glad you didn't try that stuff out on me — Я рад, что ты не стал испытывать это на мне

The new dictionary of modern spoken language > try something out on someone
7 try

try (pl tries)

A n

1 ( attempt) essai m ; after three/a few tries après trois/quelques essais ; to have a try at doing essayer de faire ; I'll give it a try je vais essayer ; I had a try at water skiing j'ai essayé le ski nautique ; it's worth a try cela vaut la peine d'essayer ; nice try! bel essai! ; iron bel effort! ; to have a good try faire tout ce qu'on peut ;

2 Sport ( in rugby) essai m ; to score a try marquer un essai.

B vtr ( prét, pp tried)

1 ( attempt) essayer de répondre à [exam question] ; to try doing ou to do essayer de faire ; try telling that to the judge/my wife! essaie de faire croire cela au juge/à ma femme! ; to try hard to do faire de gros efforts pour faire ; to try one's hardest ou best to do faire tout son possible or tout ce que l'on peut pour faire ; it's trying to rain/snow il a l'air de vouloir pleuvoir/neiger ;

2 ( test out) essayer [recipe, tool, product, method, activity] ; prendre [qn] à l'essai [person] ; [thief] essayer d'ouvrir [door, window] ; tourner [door knob] ; try the back door essaie la porte de derrière ; you should try it for yourself tu devrais l'essayer ; to try one's hand at pottery/weaving s'essayer à la poterie/au tissage ; to try sth on sb/sth proposer [qch] à qn/qch [idea, possibility] ; donner [qch] à qn/qch pour voir [food] ; try that meat on the dog donne cette viande au chien pour voir ; try that for size ou length essaie pour voir si ça te va ; you should try it tu devrais essayer ; I'll try anything once je suis toujours prêt à faire de nouvelles expériences ; ‘I bet you don't know the answer’-‘try me!’ ‘je parie que tu ne sais pas la réponse!’-‘vas-y!’ ;

3 (taste, sample) goûter ; try a piece/the carrots goûte un morceau/les carottes ; go on, try some vas-y, goûte ;

4 ( consult) demander à [person] ; consulter [book] ; try the encyclopedia consulte l'encyclopédie ; try the library/the house next door demandez à la bibliothèque/la maison d'à côté ; we tried all the shops nous avons demandé dans tous les magasins ;

5 ( subject to stress) mettre [qch] à rude épreuve [tolerance, faith] ; to try sb's patience to the limit pousser qn à bout ;

6 Jur juger [case, criminal] ; to try sb for murder/fraud juger qn pour meurtre/fraude.

C vi ( prét, pp tried)

1 ( make attempt) essayer ; he didn't even try il n'a même pas essayé ; I'd like to try j'essaierais bien ; to try again ( to perform task) recommencer ; ( to see somebody) repasser ; ( to phone) rappeler ; to try and do essayer de faire ; try and relax essaie de rester calme ; to try for essayer d'obtenir [loan, university place] ; essayer de battre [world record] ; essayer d'avoir [baby] ; just you try! ( as threat) essaie un peu ○ ! ; just let him try! qu'il essaie seulement! ; keep trying! essaie encore! ; I'd like to see you try! j'aimerais bien t'y voir! ; she did it without even trying elle l'a fait sans le moindre effort ; try harder! fais plus d'effort! ; at least you tried tu as fait tout ce que tu as pu ;

2 ( enquire) demander ; I've tried at the news agent's j'ai demandé au marchand de journaux.

Idiom

these things are sent to try us hum tout ça c'est pour notre bien.

Phrasal verbs

■ try on:

▶ try [sth] on, try on [sth] essayer [hat, dress] ; to try it on ○ fig bluffer ; they're just trying it on ○ ! c'est du bluff! ; don't try anything on with me ○ ne fais pas le malin ○ avec moi ; to try it on with sb's husband/wife ○ essayer de séduire le mari/la femme de qn.

■ try out:

▶ try out [sportsman] faire un essai ; [actor] auditionner ; to try out for [player] essayer d'entrer dans [team] ; [actor] essayer d'obtenir le rôle de [Othello, Don Juan] ;

▶ try [sth] out, try out [sth] essayer [machine, theory, drug, language, recipe] (on sur) ;

▶ try [sb] out, try out [sb] prendre [qn] à l'essai.

Big English-French dictionary > try
8 try

1. verb
1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) intentar

2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) probar

3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) juzgar, procesar

4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) poner a prueba

2. noun
1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) tentativa, intento

2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) ensayo

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- trier
- trying
- try on
- try out

try¹ n intento / tentativa

after several unsuccessful tries, we gave up después de varios intentos fallidos, nos rendimos

let me have a try deja que lo intente yo / déjame intentarlo a mí

El plural de try se escribe tries

try² vb

1. intentar / tratar de

she tried to escape intentó escaparse

2. procurar

try not to make a noise procura no hacer ruido

3. probar

can I try your fish? ¿puedo probar tu pescado?

El pasado y participio pasado de try se escribe tried; el gerundio se escribe trying

try

tr[traɪ]

noun (pl tries)

1 intento, tentativa

■ why don't you give it a try? ¿por qué no lo pruebas?

■ I think it's worth a try creo que vale la pena probarlo

■ they gave up after a few tries se rindieron después de varios intentos

2 SMALLSPORT/SMALL (rugby) ensayo

transitive verb (pt & pp tried, ger trying)

1 (attempt) intentar

■ you tried your best hiciste lo que pudiste

2 (test, use) probar, poner a prueba, ensayar; (food) probar

■ have you ever tried caviar? ¿has probado el caviar alguna vez?

■ you must try some of our home-made wine tienes que probar nuestro vino casero

■ why don't we try it with the sofa here and the table over there? ¿por qué no lo probamos con el sofá aquí y la mesa allí?

■ she tried the door but it was locked intentó abrir pero estaba cerrada

3 SMALLLAW/SMALL juzgar, procesar

■ the case was tried before a jury el caso fue juzgado por un jurado

■ he was tried for murder fue procesado por asesinato

4 (be a strain on - eyes) cansar; (- patience, person) poner a prueba

intransitive verb

1 (make an attempt) intentar

■ I don't know if I can do it, but I'll try no sé si podré hacerlo, pero lo intentaré

■ you're not trying no haces ningún esfuerzo

■ he tried to swim the Channel but failed intentó cruzar el Canal de la Mancha nadando pero no lo logró

■ please try to get here on time in future procura llegar puntualmente en el futuro

■ I tried hard not to laugh procuré no reír

■ it's trying to snow quiere nevar

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

to try it on with somebody ver hasta dónde puede llegar con alguien

to try one's hand at something probar algo por primera vez

to try one's luck probar suerte

to try out for something SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL hacer una prueba para algo

try ['traɪ] v, tried ; trying vt

1) : enjuiciar, juzgar, procesar

he was tried for murder: fue procesado por homicidio

2) : probar

did you try the salad?: ¿probaste la ensalada?

3) test: tentar, poner a prueba

to try one's patience: tentarle la paciencia a uno

4) attempt: tratar (de), intentar

5) or to try on : probarse (ropa)

try vi

: tratar, intentar

try n, pl tries : intento m, tentativa f

try

v.

• enjuiciar v.

• ensayar v.

• esforzarse v.

• experimentar v.

• intentar v.

• probar v.

• tentar v.

• tratar de v.

n.

• conato s.m.

• ensayo s.m.

• prueba s.f.

• tentativa s.f.

traɪ
I

noun (pl tries)

1)

a) c ( attempt) intento m, tentativa f

it's worth a try — vale la pena intentarlo or hacer la tentativa or hacer la prueba

that's not the right answer, but it was a good try — ésa no es la respuesta, pero no estabas tan desencaminado

b) ( trial) (no pl)

we'll give him a try — le daremos una oportunidad

this wine should be worth a try — merece la pena probar este vino

2) c ( in rugby) ensayo m

II
1.

tries, trying, tried transitive verb

1)

a) ( attempt) intentar

to try to + INF — tratar de + inf, intentar + inf

try to o (colloq) try and concentrate — trata de or intenta concentrarte

try not to forget — procura no olvidarte

just you try it! — atrévete!, haz la prueba!

it's trying to rain — (colloq) parece que quiere llover (fam)

b) ( attempt to operate)

he tried all the windows — probó a abrir todas las ventanas

she tried the switch, but nothing happened — le dio al interruptor, pero nada de nada

2)

a) ( experiment with) \<\<product/technique/food\>\> probar*

try some — pruébalo, prueba un poquito

to try -ING: have you tried frying it? ¿has probado a freírlo?; try looking at the problem from another angle — prueba con un enfoque distinto del problema

b) ( have recourse to)

I'll try his work number — voy a probar a llamarlo al trabajo

I tried several bookshops before I found a copy — busqué en or recorrí varias librerías antes de encontrar un ejemplar

3)

a) ( put to the test) \<\<person/courage\>\> poner* a prueba

to try one's luck at something — probar* suerte con algo

b) ( put strain on) \<\<patience\>\> poner* a prueba

4) ( Law) \<\<person\>\> procesar, juzgar*; \<\<case\>\> ver*

to try somebody FOR something — juzgar* a alguien por algo

2.

vi

you must try harder — tienes que esforzarte más

the team just isn't trying — el equipo no está haciendo ningún esfuerzo

I can't do it: you try — no puedo, prueba or inténtalo tú

to try one's best o hardest — hacer* todo lo posible

she couldn't be hurtful if she tried — es incapaz de herir a nadie

Phrasal Verbs:

- try for

- try on

- try out

[traɪ]
1. N

1) (=attempt) intento m, tentativa f

after several tries they gave up — tras varios intentos or varias tentativas, se dieron por vencidos

it was a good try - better luck next time — no lo conseguiste pero no estuvo mal - otra vez será

nice try Dave, but I know you're lying — no cuela, Dave, sé que estás mintiendo

• to give sth a try — intentar (hacer) algo

she's out at the moment - give her a try in half an hour — en este momento ha salido, pero llámela dentro de media hora

• let me have a try — déjame intentarlo

they're going to have another try at the summit when the weather improves — van a volver a intentar llegar a la cumbre cuando el tiempo mejore

• it's worth a try — vale or merece la pena intentarlo

2) (=trial)

• to give sth a try — [+ product, food, experience] probar algo

you'll never know what snake is like if you don't give it a try — nunca sabrás a qué sabe la serpiente si no la pruebas

to give sb a try — darle una oportunidad a algn, poner a algn a prueba

we'll give her a try for a week — le daremos una semana de prueba

• these new burgers are worth a try — vale or merece la pena probar estas nuevas hamburguesas

3) (Rugby) ensayo m

to score a try — marcar un ensayo

2. VT

1) (=attempt) intentar

you've only tried three questions — solo has intentado hacer tres preguntas

to try to do sth — intentar hacer algo, tratar de hacer algo

he was shot while trying to escape — lo dispararon mientras intentaba escapar or trataba de escapar

• I tried not to think about it — intenté no pensar en ello, traté de no pensar en ello

try not to cough — procura no toser, procura contener la tos

he was trying his best not to laugh — estaba haciendo todo lo posible por no reírse

• it's trying to rain — tiene ganas como de llover

2) (=try out, sample) probar

have you tried these olives? — ¿has probado estas aceitunas?

to try doing sth — probar a hacer algo

have you tried soaking the curtains in vinegar? — ¿has probado a poner las cortinas en remojo con vinagre?

try turning the key — da vuelta a la llave y a ver qué pasa, prueba a or intenta darle la vuelta a la llave

you try bringing up four children on your own! — ¡prueba tú a criar cuatro niños solo!

• I'll try anything once — siempre estoy dispuesto a probarlo todo, al menos una vez

• we've tried everything but the car still won't start — lo hemos intentado or probado todo, pero el coche todavía no arranca
hand 1., 10), size I, 1.
3) (=attempt to work) [+ door handle] tirar de; [+ telephone number] intentar llamar a

he tried the phone but the line was dead — intentó usar el teléfono pero no había línea

he tried the door - to his surprise it opened — intentó abrir la puerta - para su sorpresa se abrió

4) (=inquire at)

we tried three hotels but they had no room — preguntamos en tres hoteles pero no tenían habitación

have you tried the local music shops? — ¿lo has buscado en las tiendas de música del barrio?

5) (=put to the test) [+ person, strength, patience] poner a prueba

why not try him for the job? — ¿por qué no ponerle a prueba en el puesto?

he was tried and found wanting — fue sometido a prueba y resultó ser deficiente

it would try the patience of a saint — pondría a prueba la paciencia de un santo

• to try one's luck — probar suerte

• to try sth on sb — probar algo con algn

they haven't tried the drug on humans yet — todavía no han probado la droga con personas

I tried the idea on a couple of people — le comenté la idea a un par de personas

• they have been sorely tried — liter han sufrido mucho

- these things are sent to try us

6) (Jur)

to try sb (for sth) — procesar or enjuiciar a algn (por algo)

to try a case — ver una demanda

3.

VI

he didn't even try — ni siquiera lo intentó

you're not trying! — ¡no estás poniendo todo tu empeño!

try again! — ¡vuelve a intentarlo!

try as I might I couldn't persuade her — por más que intenté persuadirla no lo conseguí

I couldn't have done that (even) if I'd tried — no podría haber hecho eso ni (siquiera) queriendo

you could do it if you tried — podrías hacerlo si lo intentaras

(just) you try! — ¡hazlo y verás!, ¡atrévete (y verás)!

• to try and do sth * — intentar hacer algo, tratar de hacer algo

I ought to try and get some sleep — debería tratar de or intentar dormir un rato

• to try one's (very) best, try one's (very) hardest — poner todo su empeño, hacer todo lo posible

• it is not for lack or want of trying — no será porque no se ha intentado
succeed 1., 1)
4.

CPD

try line N — (Rugby) línea f de marca

- try for

- try on

- try out

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[traɪ]
I

noun (pl tries)

1)

a) c ( attempt) intento m, tentativa f

it's worth a try — vale la pena intentarlo or hacer la tentativa or hacer la prueba

that's not the right answer, but it was a good try — ésa no es la respuesta, pero no estabas tan desencaminado

b) ( trial) (no pl)

we'll give him a try — le daremos una oportunidad

this wine should be worth a try — merece la pena probar este vino

2) c ( in rugby) ensayo m

II
1.

tries, trying, tried transitive verb

1)

a) ( attempt) intentar

to try to + INF — tratar de + inf, intentar + inf

try to o (colloq) try and concentrate — trata de or intenta concentrarte

try not to forget — procura no olvidarte

just you try it! — atrévete!, haz la prueba!

it's trying to rain — (colloq) parece que quiere llover (fam)

b) ( attempt to operate)

he tried all the windows — probó a abrir todas las ventanas

she tried the switch, but nothing happened — le dio al interruptor, pero nada de nada

2)

a) ( experiment with) \<\<product/technique/food\>\> probar*

try some — pruébalo, prueba un poquito

to try -ING: have you tried frying it? ¿has probado a freírlo?; try looking at the problem from another angle — prueba con un enfoque distinto del problema

b) ( have recourse to)

I'll try his work number — voy a probar a llamarlo al trabajo

I tried several bookshops before I found a copy — busqué en or recorrí varias librerías antes de encontrar un ejemplar

3)

a) ( put to the test) \<\<person/courage\>\> poner* a prueba

to try one's luck at something — probar* suerte con algo

b) ( put strain on) \<\<patience\>\> poner* a prueba

4) ( Law) \<\<person\>\> procesar, juzgar*; \<\<case\>\> ver*

to try somebody FOR something — juzgar* a alguien por algo

2.

vi

you must try harder — tienes que esforzarte más

the team just isn't trying — el equipo no está haciendo ningún esfuerzo

I can't do it: you try — no puedo, prueba or inténtalo tú

to try one's best o hardest — hacer* todo lo posible

she couldn't be hurtful if she tried — es incapaz de herir a nadie

Phrasal Verbs:

- try for

- try on

- try out

English-spanish dictionary > try
9 try

I [traɪ]
nome

1) (attempt) tentativo m., prova f.

to have a try at doing — provare a fare

I'll give it a try — ci proverò

nice try! — almeno ci hai provato! iron. bello sforzo!

to have a good try — fare il possibile

2) sport (in rugby) meta f.
II 1. [traɪ]
verbo transitivo

1) (attempt)

to try to do — tentare o cercare di fare, provare a fare

to try one's hardest o best to do fare tutto il possibile per fare, fare ogni sforzo per fare, mettercela tutta per fare; it's trying to rain sembra che voglia piovere; try telling that to my wife! prova a dirlo a mia moglie! to try a question — cercare di rispondere a una domanda

2) (test out) provare [tool, product, method, activity]; prendere in prova [ person]; [ thief] provare ad aprire [door, window]; provare a girare [ door knob]

to try one's hand at pottery — cimentarsi con la ceramica

try that for size o length provalo per vedere se ti va bene; I'll try anything once — sono pronto a provare tutto

3) (taste) assaggiare [ food]

4) (consult) consultare, chiedere a [ person]; consultare [ book]

try the library — prova, chiedi in biblioteca

5) (subject to stress) mettere alla prova [tolerance, faith]

to try sb.'s patience to the limit — mettere a dura prova la pazienza di qcn

6) dir. giudicare [ case]; giudicare, processare [ criminal]
2.
verbo intransitivo (make attempt) tentare, provare

to try again — (to perform task) riprovare, ritentare; (to see somebody) ripassare; (to phone) richiamare, riprovare

try and relax — cerca di rilassarti

to try for — cercare di ottenere [loan, university place]; cercare di battere [ world record]; cercare di avere [ baby]

just you try! — (as threat) provaci (e vedi)!

keep trying! — provaci ancora! continua a provarci!

I'd like to see you try! — vorrei che ci provassi tu!

she did it without even trying — l'ha fatto senza il minimo sforzo

at least you tried — almeno ci hai provato

- try on

- try out

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these things are sent to try us — scherz. sono tutti meriti per il paradiso

* * *
1. verb
1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) provare

2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) provare

3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) giudicare

4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) (mettere alla prova)
2. noun
1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) prova, tentativo

2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) meta

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- trier
- trying
- try on
- try out
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try /traɪ/
n.

1 (fam.) prova; tentativo: Let me have a try!, fammi fare una prova!; I had a few tries but I couldn't open the lock, feci diversi tentativi, ma non riuscii ad aprire la serratura

2 ( rugby) meta: converted try, meta trasformata; try scorer, marcatore (di mete)

● try-on, prova ( di un abito); (fam.) tentativo d'inganno; (il) tentare il colpo □ try-out, (fam.) esperimento, prova; (autom., mecc.) collaudo, verifica; (teatr.) rappresentazione di prova; ( USA) selezione ( di atleti), provino ( di attori, ecc.): try-out of the brakes, verifica dei freni; He gave the play a try-out at Reading, ha messo in scena il dramma a Reading per una rappresentazione di prova ( prima di portarlo a Londra) □ try square, squadra a battente ( strumento per disegno, ecc.) □ Have (o give it) a try!, prova!; provaci!
♦ (to) try /traɪ/
v. t. e i.

1 provare; tentare; cercare; mettere alla prova; saggiare; sperimentare; fare un esperimento; fare una prova; collaudare: I promise I'll try, prometto che proverò; It's no use trying, è inutile tentare; Try to study (fam.: try and study) harder, cerca di studiare di più!; She tried my patience with her complaints, la mia pazienza è stata messa a dura prova dalle sue lamentele; We tried living together but it didn't work out, abbiamo provato a (o fatto il tentativo di) vivere insieme, ma non ha funzionato; Each car is tried before it leaves the factory, ogni automobile è collaudata prima di lasciare la fabbrica; to try one's best [one's hardest], fare del proprio meglio [fare ogni sforzo]; mettercela tutta

2 assaggiare; sentire: Try our French wines, assaggiate i nostri vini francesi!

3 (leg.) giudicare; pronunciarsi su; processare: to try a case, giudicare una causa; He was tried for manslaughter, è stato processato per omicidio colposo

4 affaticare; sforzare, stancare ( gli occhi, la vista, ecc.): to try one's eyes, affaticarsi gli occhi

5 competere; gareggiare: to try for a prize, competere per un premio

6 essere in lizza: to try for the chairmanship, essere in lizza per la presidenza

7 ( raro) decidere, risolvere ( una disputa, una questione): The knights tried the dispute in a joust, i cavalieri hanno deciso la contesa con un torneo

● to try one's fortune, tentare la sorte; sfidare la fortuna □ to try one's hand at st., tentar di fare (o mettere mano a) qc. □ to try one's luck on the pools, giocare al totocalcio □ Try me!, provaci!; scommetti? □ Try the door, prova a girare la maniglia!; vedi un po' se la porta si apre!

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I [traɪ]
nome

1) (attempt) tentativo m., prova f.

to have a try at doing — provare a fare

I'll give it a try — ci proverò

nice try! — almeno ci hai provato! iron. bello sforzo!

to have a good try — fare il possibile

2) sport (in rugby) meta f.
II 1. [traɪ]
verbo transitivo

1) (attempt)

to try to do — tentare o cercare di fare, provare a fare

to try one's hardest o best to do fare tutto il possibile per fare, fare ogni sforzo per fare, mettercela tutta per fare; it's trying to rain sembra che voglia piovere; try telling that to my wife! prova a dirlo a mia moglie! to try a question — cercare di rispondere a una domanda

2) (test out) provare [tool, product, method, activity]; prendere in prova [ person]; [ thief] provare ad aprire [door, window]; provare a girare [ door knob]

to try one's hand at pottery — cimentarsi con la ceramica

try that for size o length provalo per vedere se ti va bene; I'll try anything once — sono pronto a provare tutto

3) (taste) assaggiare [ food]

4) (consult) consultare, chiedere a [ person]; consultare [ book]

try the library — prova, chiedi in biblioteca

5) (subject to stress) mettere alla prova [tolerance, faith]

to try sb.'s patience to the limit — mettere a dura prova la pazienza di qcn

6) dir. giudicare [ case]; giudicare, processare [ criminal]
2.
verbo intransitivo (make attempt) tentare, provare

to try again — (to perform task) riprovare, ritentare; (to see somebody) ripassare; (to phone) richiamare, riprovare

try and relax — cerca di rilassarti

to try for — cercare di ottenere [loan, university place]; cercare di battere [ world record]; cercare di avere [ baby]

just you try! — (as threat) provaci (e vedi)!

keep trying! — provaci ancora! continua a provarci!

I'd like to see you try! — vorrei che ci provassi tu!

she did it without even trying — l'ha fatto senza il minimo sforzo

at least you tried — almeno ci hai provato

- try on

- try out

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these things are sent to try us — scherz. sono tutti meriti per il paradiso

English-Italian dictionary > try
10 try

1. I
abs

I don't think I can do it but I'll try боюсь, что я этого не смогу сделать, но попробую; he tried but didn't succeed он очень старался, но у него ничего не вышло; it's worth trying стоит попытаться /попробовать/; try and write to him tonight (and repeat it correctly, and see what will come out of it, and think how to repair the loss, etc.) постарайся написать ему сегодня вечером и т.д.; do try and behave better пожалуйста, постарайся вести себя лучше; try and come, won't you? постарайтесь прийти
2. II
try in some manner try hard стараться изо всех сил; he makes very little progress though he tries hard он делает весьма скромные успехи, хотя и очень старается; don't try more than you can possibly do не пытайтесь сделать больше, чем вы действительно можете; if you can't do it the first time, try again если сразу не получается, попытайтесь еще раз
3. III
1) try smth. try a jump (an experiment, an impossible feat, etc.) (попробовать прыгнуть и т.д.; don't try that, it is too difficult не пытайтесь этого сделать, это слишком трудно; it seems easy until you try it это кажется легким, пока сами не попробуете; try one's best /one's hardest/ прилагать все усилия

2) try smth. try a new gun (a bicycle, a gadget, a brake, etc.) испытывать /пробовать, проверять/ новое ружье и т.д.; проводить испытания модели нового ружья и т.д.; try medicines (quinine, a new remedy, this method of treatment, all kinds of household appliances, all the makes of safety razor blades, different foods, this candy, our ginger ale, etc.) (попробовать разные лекарства и т.д.; did you try this key? вы пробовали [открыть] этим ключом?; I can't find it, I'll try the other drawer я не могу этого найти, я посмотрю /поищу/ в другом ящике; try the door to see whether it's locked проверь, заперта ли дверь; try this and tell me whether you like it попробуйте и скажите, нравится вам это или нет; we tried a new technique (a new process) мы испробовали новый прием (новый процесс); try one's luck /one's fortune, one's chance/ (one's skill, the strength of smth., etc.) испытывать свою судьбу и т.д.

3) try smth. try smb.'s courage (smb.'s honesty, smb.'s faithfulness, smb.'s incorruptibility, etc.) испытывать чье-л. мужество и т.д.; try one's eyes напрягать зрение; this bad light tries my eyes от такого плохого света у меня устают глаза; her mistakes try my patience у меня терпение лопается от ее ошибок

4) try smb. try a criminal (a murderer, the prisoner, etc) судить преступника и т.д.; try smth. try a case (the question) слушать дело (вопрос) [в суде]; who is going to try your case? кто будет судьей на вашем процессе?; when does this judge try a case? когда этот судья ведет процесс?
4. IV
1) try smth. for some time try everything once' все испробовать /испытать/ хотя бы раз

2) try smth. in some time I have never tried this dish before я никогда еще такого блюда не пробовал

3) try smth., smb. in some manner sometimes you try my patience too much вы иногда слишком испытываете мое терпение; rheumatism tries me a good deal очень меня измучил ревматизм
5. XI
1) be tried before smth. the rope must be tried before it is used сначала канат надо проверить, а потом уже пускать в дело /применять/

2) be tried he was tried and found guilty его судили и признали виновным; be tried in some manner he will be fairly tried его будут судить по всей справедливости; be tried by smth. let the question be tried by arbitration пусть этот вопрос будет решен в арбитраже
6. XIII
try to do smth. try to get here early (to attend, to be ready in time, to do the work, to mend it, to get it finished tonight, to do your duty well and faithfully, to keep back one's tears, to smile, etc.) (постараться прийти пораньше и т.д.; I tried to follow your instructions я пытался следовать вашим указаниям; don't try to explain не пытайтесь объяснить, не стоит пускаться в объяснения; I've never tried to ski я никогда не пробовал ходить на лыжах; he tried to do it surreptitiously он старался сделать это втайне /незаметно/
7. XIV
try doing smth. try jumping (cutting it, knocking at the back door, cooking them if you don't like them uncooked, etc.) (попытаться /(попробовать/ прыгнуть и т.д.
8. XVI
try for smth. try for a place /for a position/ (for an employment, etc.) добиваться места и т.д.; try for college (for the navy, for the theatre, etc.) добиваться поступления в колледж и т.д., try for a degree стараться добиться ученой степени /присуждения степени/; try for the first prize претендовать на первый приз
9. XXI1
1) try smth. on smb. don't try your tricks on me ты на мне свой фокусы /штучки/ не пробуй; try smb. for smth. try smb. for this job (по)смотреть /проверять/, годится ли кто-либо на эту работу || try one's hand at smth. попробовать свои силы в чем-л.; try one's hand at sewing (at knitting, at playing golf, at grafting, at negotiations, etc.) попробовать свои силы в шитье и т.д.; try one's strength against smb. помериться силами с кем-л.

2) try smth. with smth. you shouldn't try your eyes with that small print не надо портить себе зрение таким мелким шрифтом

3) try smb. for smth. try smb. for theft (for forgery, for murder, etc.) судить кого-л. за воровство и т.д. || try smb. on a charge of smth. судить кого-л. по обвинению в чем-л.; try smb. on a charge of theft (on a charge of forgery, on a charge of murder, etc.) судить кого-л. по обвинению в воровстве и т.д.
10. XXV
try if... (whether..., what..., which..., etc.) try if you can do it (whether it will break, whether you can jump across the stream, what you can do, which is the highest note you can sing, which way takes longest, etc.) (попытаться /(попробовать/, можешь ли ты это сделать и т.д.
11. XXVIII1
try smth. before smth. is done try each car before we sell it (the machines before they leave the shop, etc.) проверять каждый автомобиль перед продажей и т.д.; you had better try the brake before you start вам следует проверить тормоза до выезда

English-Russian dictionary of verb phrases > try
11 try

traɪ
1. сущ.
1) а) попытка;
заход, подход to have/make a try at/for smth. ≈ попытаться сделать что-л. Syn: attempt, endeavour б) испытание, проба
2) спорт выигрыш трех очков при проходе игрока с мячом до линии ворот противника (в регби)
2. гл.
1) а) пытаться, делать попытку;
стараться do try too/and come ≈ постарайтесь прийти обязательно try one's best Syn: attempt, endeavour, strive Ant: drop, leave, quit б) пробовать, отведывать
2) а) испытывать (тж. try out), подвергать испытанию;
проверять на опыте б) расследовать (дело), судить в) мучить, раздражать;
утомлять, удручать
3) а) очищать( какое-л. вещество) б) вытапливать (сало и т.п.) ∙ try hand at try back try for try on try out try over( разговорное) попытка - to have /to make/ a * at /for, to do/ smth. попытаться сделать что-л. - he had two tries and failed each time он сделал две попытки и оба раза потерпел неудачу - he succeeded at the first * первая его попытка увенчалась успехом, у него все получилось с первой попытки - it's worth a * попытаться стоит испытание, проба - to give smth. a * испытать /опробовать/ что-л. - to give smb. a * проверить кого-л., дать кому-л. возможность показать /проверить/ себя выигрыш трех очков при проходе игрока с мячом (регби) пытаться, стараться - to * hard очень стараться - to * one's best /one's hardest/ употребить все усилия, приложить все старания - I don't think I can do it but I'll * я не уверен, что смогу это сделать, но попытаюсь - he didn't * to do it он не пытался сделать это - is it any use *ing? стоит ли пытаться? - * to /and/ come earlier постарайтесь прийти пораньше предпринимать( что-л.), браться( за что-л.) - to * an experiment попытаться поставить эксперимент - don't * more than you can do не берите на себя больше, чем вы можете сделать - he tried an impossible feat он взялся за непосильное дело (for) стремиться( к чему-л.) - * for a calmer tone пытаться говорить спокойнее (for) добиваться, искать - to * for a position стараться получить место подвергать испытанию, пробовать;
проверять - to * one's skill испытать свою ловкость - to * one's strength against smb. мериться силами с кем-л. - to * one's fortune /one's luck/ попытать счастья - each machine is tried before it leaves the shops каждая машина проходит испытание перед выпуском с завода - the strength of the rope must be tried before it is used нужно проверить прочность веревки, прежде чем пользоваться ею проверять на опыте - * how far you can jump попробуйте, на какое расстояние вы можете прыгнуть - let's * which way takes longest давайте проверим, какой путь дальше - * the door попробуйте (заперта ли) дверь - if you can't find the letter * another drawer если ты не можешь найти письмо, посмотри в другом ящике опробовать, экспериментально проверять - to * the medicine on animals проверять /опробовать/ лекарство на животных пробовать;
пытаться применять - I've never tried this dish before я никогда еще не пробовал такого блюда - I have tried all measures я испробовал все средства - have you tried quinine for it? вы пробовали лечиться хинином? - did you * this key? вы пробовали открыть этим ключом? - * knocking at the window if nobody answers the door попробуйте постучать в окно, если никто не откроет дверь - please * me for this job разрешите мне, пожалуйста, попробовать свои силы на этой работе утомлять;
раздражать - it tries the eyes to read in a bad light чтение при плохом свете утомляет глаза /утомительно для глаз/ - hard manual labour tries the body тяжелый ручной труд изнуряет тело - the last steep ascent tried his every muscle на последнем крутом подъеме он напрягал до предела каждый свой мускул испытывать - to * smb.'s patience испытывать чье-л. терпение мучить, причинять страдания - rheumatism tries me a good deal меня сильно мучает ревматизм - he has been very sorely tried ему пришлось перенести много страданий - it tried him to see that он мучился, когда видел такое;
он не выносил такого зрелища допрашивать, расследовать ( дело, случай) - to * a case вести процесс( о судье) судить;
привлекать к судебной ответственности - to * a criminal судить преступника - he was tried and found guilty его судили и признали виновным - he is being tried for murder его судят за убийство - he will be tried for his life его будут судить за преступление, наказуемое смертной казнью ( редкое) исследовать, рассматривать - this question must ne tried by the judicial authority этот вопрос подлежит рассмотрению судебных инстанций очищать (металл;
тж. * out) ;
вытапливать (сало) (устаревшее) отбирать;
отделять > to * one's hand at smth. попробовать свои силы в чем-л.;
попытаться впервые сделать что-л. > to * it on the dog пробовать на собаке (пищу и т. п.) ;
(американизм) (театроведение) проверить спектакль на провинциальном зрителе > to * conclusions with smb. мериться силами с кем-л. to ~ one's best проявить максимум энергии;
do try too (или and) come постарайтесь прийти обязательно ~ испытание, проба;
to give (smth.) a try испытать (что-л.) ;
to give (smb.) a try дать (кому-л.) возможность показать, проверить себя ~ испытание, проба;
to give (smth.) a try испытать (что-л.) ;
to give (smb.) a try дать (кому-л.) возможность показать, проверить себя ~ расследовать (дело), судить;
he is tried for murder его судят за убийство ~ on разг. пробовать, примеряться;
it's no use trying it on with me со мной этот номер не пройдет ~ утомлять;
удручать;
the small print tries my eyes этот мелкий шрифт утомляет мои глаза try спорт. выигрыш трех очков при проходе игрока с мячом до линии ворот противника (в регби) ~ допрашивать ~ испытание, проба;
to give (smth.) a try испытать (что-л.) ;
to give (smb.) a try дать (кому-л.) возможность показать, проверить себя ~ испытывать ~ отведывать (пищу и т. п.) ;
try back вернуться на прежнее место (о собаках, потерявших след) ;
перен. заметив ошибку, начать сначала ~ очищать (металл;
тж. try out) ;
вытапливать (сало;
тж. try out) ~ подвергать испытанию;
проверять на опыте ~ подвергать испытанию ~ попытка;
to have (или to make) a try (at (или for) smth.) попытаться (сделать что-л.) ~ попытка ~ привлекать к судебной ответственности ~ пробовать, испытывать (тж. try out) ;
to try one's fortune попытать счастья ~ пробовать ~ проверять ~ пытаться, стараться ~ пытаться ~ разбирать, рассматривать, расследовать ( дело, случай) ~ разбирать ~ раздражать, мучить;
to try (smb.'s) patience испытывать (чье-л.) терпение ~ расследовать (дело), судить;
he is tried for murder его судят за убийство ~ расследовать дело ~ рассматривать ~ судить;
привлекать к судебной ответственности ~ судить ~ утомлять;
удручать;
the small print tries my eyes этот мелкий шрифт утомляет мои глаза ~ отведывать (пищу и т. п.) ;
try back вернуться на прежнее место (о собаках, потерявших след) ;
перен. заметив ошибку, начать сначала ~ for добиваться, искать;
to try for the navy добиваться поступления во флот ~ for добиваться, искать;
to try for the navy добиваться поступления во флот ~ on примерять (платье) ~ on разг. пробовать, примеряться;
it's no use trying it on with me со мной этот номер не пройдет to ~ one's best проявить максимум энергии;
do try too (или and) come постарайтесь прийти обязательно to ~ one's best сделать все от себя зависящее ~ пробовать, испытывать (тж. try out) ;
to try one's fortune попытать счастья ~ раздражать, мучить;
to try (smb.'s) patience испытывать (чье-л.) терпение ~ the system later вчт. попробуйте войти в систему позже

Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > try
12 try

§ ცდა, ცდილობა

§

1 ცდა, მცდელობა

let me have a try მოდი, მე ვცდი

he had another try კიდევ ერთხელ სცადა

2 ცდა (ეცდება, ცდის)

I'll try again კიდევ ერთხელ ვცდი

he didn't even try არც კი უცდია

I'll try to help you ვეცდები, დაგეხმარო

he tried everything ყველაფერი ცადა

he tried very hard ძალიან ეცადა

●●I'll try my best ყველაფერს ვიღონებ

3 მოზომვა

try these shoes on ეს ფეხსაცმელი მოიზომე

4 გასინჯვა (გაისინჯავს)

try this cake ეს ნამცხვარი გასინჯე

5 გასამართლება (გაასამართლებენ)

he is being tried for murder მკვლელობისათვის ასამართლებენ

let's try our luck მოდი, ბედი ვცადოთ!

I'll try to come punctually ვეცდები, ზუსტად / დროზე მოვიდე

they tried to please their guests შეეცადნენ, სტუმრებისათვის ესიამოვნებინათ

no matter how he tries, he won't be able do it რაც უნდა ეცადოს, არაფერი გამოუვა

he tries to justify himself თავს იმართლებს

we tried hard but failed ძალიან ვეცადეთ, მაგრამ მარცხი განვიცადეთ

I`m trying to avert my thoughts from tomorrow`s exam ვცდილობ, ხვალინდელ გამოცდაზე არ ვიფიქრო

anyhow I’ll have a try ყოველი შემთხვევისათვის ვცდი / ვცდი მაინც

try as he would… რაც უნდა ეცადოს...

try to avoid danger ეცადე, ხიფათს მოერიდო

English-Georgian dictionary > try
13 try on

1. put on new clothes to test them for size or look примерить одежду (перед покупкой)
Try on this leather coat, it’s very good. She tried it on, but it didn’t fit her at all.
2. to put on new clothes to see if they fit примерить новую одежду
She tried on a black coat, but it didn’t fit. Try it on, maybe you’ll like it.

English-Russian mini useful dictionary > try on
14 try, mean + to-infinitive or ing-form

Глаголы try и mean в комбинации с инфинитивом и герундием

↑ Verb + to-infinitive or ing-form?

Глаголы mean и try в одном из своих значений присоединяют в качестве дополнения герундий (Ing-form), а в другом значении — инфинитив с частицей to. Комбинация с инфинитивом и комбинация с герундием имеют различные значения.

1) try + To-infinitive означает "прилагать усилия к тому, чтобы сделать что-то", "пытаться сделать что-то, что сделать трудно".

try + Ing-form означает "проэкспериментировать, выбрав одну из возможностей на пути к достижению поставленной задачи", "попробовать сделать что-то, что сделать, скорее всего, нетрудно и что является средством для достижения некоторой другой цели, про которую неизвестно, будет ли она в результате достигнута".

I tried to open the window but it was stuck — Я пытался открыть окно, но его заклинило.

It was hot. I tried opening the window, switching on the fan but nothing helped — Было жарко. Я и окно открывал, и вентилятор включал, но ничего не помогало.

I tried to make my country a better, stronger and finer place — Я пытался сделать мою страну лучше, сильнее, красивее.

I tried getting through downtown, but I kept running into crowds of protesters — Я попробовал поехать через центр, но снова натолкнулся на толпы протестующих.

2) mean + To-infinitive имеет смысл "намереваться сделать что-либо".

mean + Ing-form имеет смысл "означать что-либо".

I didn't mean to hurt you — Я не хотел тебя обидеть.

I meant to frighten him — Я намеревался испугать его.

This means being flexible enough to change the plan when good suggestions are made — Это означает быть достаточно гибким, чтобы менять план, когда поступают удачные предложения.

English-Russian grammar dictionary > try, mean + to-infinitive or ing-form
15 they didn't have enough balls to try it

Общая лексика: у них не хватило пороху сделать это

Универсальный англо-русский словарь > they didn't have enough balls to try it
16 He didn't even begin to try.

expr.

Er versuchte es nicht einmal. ausdr.

English-german dictionary > He didn't even begin to try.
17 say

1. transitive verb,
pres. t. he says, p.t. & p.p. said

1) sagen

say something out loud — etwas aussprechen od. laut sagen

he said something about going out — er hat etwas von Ausgehen gesagt

what more can I say? — was soll ich da noch [groß] sagen?

it says a lot or much or something for somebody/something that... — es spricht sehr für jemanden/etwas, dass...

have a lot/not much to say for oneself — viel reden/nicht viel von sich geben

to say nothing of — (quite apart from) ganz zu schweigen von; mal ganz abgesehen von

that is to say — das heißt

having said that, that said — (nevertheless) abgesehen davon

when all is said and done — letzten Endes

you can say that again, you said it — (coll.) das kannst du laut sagen (ugs.)

you don't say [so] — (coll.) was du nicht sagst (ugs.)

says you — (coll.) wer's glaubt, wird selig (ugs. scherzh.)

I'll say [it is]! — (coll.): (it certainly is) und wie!

don't let or never let it be said [that]... — niemand soll sagen können, [dass]...

I can't say [that] I like cats/the idea — ich kann nicht gerade sagen od. behaupten, dass ich Katzen mag/die Idee gut finde

[well,] I must say — also, ich muss schon sagen

I should say so/not — ich glaube schon/nicht; (emphatic) bestimmt/bestimmt nicht

what have you got to say for yourself? — was haben Sie zu Ihren Gunsten zu sagen?

there's something to be said on both sides/either side — man kann für beide Seiten/jede Seite Argumente anführen

I can't say fairer than that — ein besseres Angebot kann ich nicht machen

and so say all of us — der Meinung sind wir auch

what do or would you say to somebody/something? — (think about) was hältst du von jemandem/etwas?; was würdest du zu jemandem/etwas sagen?

what I'm trying to say is this — was ich sagen will, ist folgendes

say nothing to somebody — (fig.) [Musik, Kunst:] jemandem nichts bedeuten

which/that is not saying much or a lot — was nicht viel heißen will/das will nicht viel heißen

2) (recite, repeat, speak words of) sprechen [Gebet, Text]; aufsagen [Einmaleins, Gedicht]

3) (have specified wording or reading) sagen; [Zeitung:] schreiben; [Uhr:] zeigen [Uhrzeit]

the Bible says or it says in the Bible [that]... — in der Bibel heißt es, dass...

a sign saying... — ein Schild mit der Aufschrift...

what does it say here? — was steht hier?

4) in pass.

she is said to be clever/have done it — man sagt, sie sei klug/habe es getan
2. intransitive verb, forms as
1.

1) (speak) sagen

I say! — (Brit.) (seeking attention) Entschuldigung!; (admiring) Donnerwetter!

2) in imper. (Amer.) Mensch!
3. noun
1) (share in decision)

have a or some say — ein Mitspracherecht haben (in bei)

have no say — nichts zu sagen haben

2) (power of decision)

the [final] say — das letzte Wort (in bei)

3) (what one has to say)

have one's say — seine Meinung sagen; (chance to speak)

get one's or have a say — zu Wort kommen

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[sei] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - says; verb
1) (to speak or utter: What did you say?; She said `Yes'.) sagen

2) (to tell, state or declare: She said how she had enjoyed meeting me; She is said to be very beautiful.) sagen

3) (to repeat: The child says her prayers every night.) aufsagen

4) (to guess or estimate: I can't say when he'll return.) sagen
2. noun
(the right or opportunity to state one's opinion: I haven't had my say yet; We have no say in the decision.) das Mitspracherecht

- academic.ru/64401/saying">saying
- have
- I wouldn't say no to
- let's say
- say
- say the word
- that is to say
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say

[seɪ]

I. TRANSITIVE VERB

<said, said>

1. (utter)

▪ to \say sth etw sagen

how do you \say your name in Japanese? wie spricht man deinen Namen auf Japanisch aus?

I'm sorry, what did you \say? Entschuldigung, was hast du gesagt?

to \say sth to sb's face jdm etw ins Gesicht sagen

when all is said and done letzten Endes

when all is said and done, you can only do your best letzten Endes kann man sich nur bemühen, sein Bestes zu geben

2. (state)

▪ to \say sth etw sagen

what did they \say about the house? was haben sie über das Haus gesagt?

what did you \say to him? was hast du ihm gesagt?

“the department manager is at lunch,” he said apologetically „der Abteilungsleiter ist beim Mittagessen“, meinte er bedauernd

another cup of tea? — I wouldn't \say no ( fam) noch eine Tasse Tee? — da würde ich nicht Nein sagen

to \say goodbye to sb jdm auf Wiedersehen sagen, sich akk von jdm verabschieden

if Europe fails to agree on this, we can \say goodbye to any common foreign policy ( fam) wenn Europa sich hierauf nicht einigen kann, können wir jegliche gemeinsame Außenpolitik vergessen

to \say the least um es [einmal] milde auszudrücken

he's rather unreliable to \say the least er ist ziemlich unzuverlässig, und das ist noch schmeichelhaft ausgedrückt

you can \say that again! ( fam) das kannst du laut sagen fam

to have anything/nothing/something to \say [to sb] [jdm] irgendetwas/nichts/etwas zu sagen haben

I've got something to \say to you ich muss Ihnen etwas sagen

to \say yes/no to sth etw annehmen/ablehnen

having said that,... abgesehen davon...

3. (put into words)

▪ to \say sth etw sagen

what are you \saying, exactly? was willst du eigentlich sagen?

that was well said das war gut gesagt; (sl)

\say what? echt? fam

he talked for nearly an hour, but actually he said very little er redete beinahe eine Stunde lang, aber eigentlich sagte er sehr wenig

needless to \say [that] he disagreed with all the suggestions, as usual natürlich war er, wie immer, mit keinem der Vorschläge einverstanden

to have a lot/nothing to \say viel/nicht viel reden

what have you got to \say for yourself? was hast du zu deiner Rechtfertigung zu sagen?

\say no more! alles klar!

to \say nothing of sth ganz zu schweigen von etw dat

it would be an enormous amount of work, to \say nothing of the cost es wäre ein enormer Arbeitsaufwand, ganz abgesehen von den Kosten

4. (think)

it is said [that] he's over 100 er soll über 100 Jahre alt sein

she is a firm leader, too firm, some might \say sie ist eine strenge Führungskraft, zu streng, wie manche vielleicht sagen würden

\say what you like, I still can't believe it du kannst sagen, was du willst, aber ich kann es noch immer nicht glauben

▪ to \say sth to oneself sich dat etw sagen

she said to herself, “what a fool I am!” „was bin ich doch für eine Idiotin“, sagte sie zu sich selbst

5. (recite aloud)

▪ to \say sth etw aufsagen

to \say a prayer ein Gebet sprechen

6. (give information)

▪ to \say sth etw sagen

the sign \says... auf dem Schild steht...

can you read what that notice \says? kannst du lesen, was auf der Mitteilung steht?

it \says on the bottle to take three tablets a day auf der Flasche heißt es, man soll drei Tabletten täglich einnehmen

my watch \says 3 o'clock auf meiner Uhr ist es 3 [Uhr]

7. (indicate)

to \say something/a lot about sb/sth etwas/eine Menge über jdn/etw aussagen

the way he drives \says a lot about his character sein Fahrstil sagt eine Menge über seinen Charakter aus

to \say something for sb/sth für jdn/etw sprechen

it \says a lot for her determination that she practises her cello so often dass sie so oft Cello übt, zeigt ihre Entschlossenheit

there's little/a lot to be said for sth es spricht wenig/viel für etw akk

there's a lot to be said for living alone es spricht viel dafür, alleine zu leben

8. (convey inner/artistic meaning)

▪ to \say sth etw ausdrücken

the look on his face said he knew what had happened der Ausdruck auf seinem Gesicht machte deutlich, dass er wusste, was geschehen war

the expression on her face when she saw them said it all ihr Gesichtsausdruck, als sie sie sah, sagte alles

9. ( fam: suggest)

▪ to \say sth etw vorschlagen

I \say we start looking for a hotel now ich schlage vor, wir suchen uns jetzt ein Hotel

what do you \say we sell the car? was hältst du davon, wenn wir das Auto verkaufen?

10. (tell, command)

▪ to \say when/where etc. sagen, wann/wo usw.

he said to meet him here er sagte, dass wir ihn hier treffen sollen

she said to call her back when you get home sie sagte, du sollst sie zurückrufen, wenn du wieder zu Hause bist

to \say when sagen, wenn es genug ist [o reicht

11. (for instance)

[let's] \say... sagen wir [mal]...; (assuming) nehmen wir an, angenommen

try and finish the work by, let's \say, Friday versuchen Sie die Arbeit bis, sagen wir mal, Freitag fertig zu machen

[let's] \say [that] the journey takes three hours, that means you'll arrive at 2 o'clock angenommen die Reise dauert drei Stunden, das heißt, du kommst um 2 Uhr an

12.

▶ to \say amen to sth Amen zu etw dat sagen

I'll \say amen to that ich bin dafür

▶ to be unable to \say boo to a goose ein Hasenfuß sein iron pej fam

he's so shy he couldn't \say boo to a goose er ist so schüchtern, er könnte keiner Fliege etwas zuleide tun

▶ to \say cheese ‚cheese‘ sagen, „wo ist das Vögelchen?“ hum

▶ before sb could \say Jack Robinson bevor jd bis drei zählen konnte

▶ to \say uncle AM ( esp childspeak) sich akk geschlagen geben, aufgeben

▶ to \say the word Bescheid geben

just \say the word, and I'll come and help sag nur ein Wort und ich komme zu Hilfe

▶ you don't \say [so]! was du nicht sagst!

▶ you said it! ( fam) du sagst es!

II. INTRANSITIVE VERB

<said, said>

1. (state) sagen

where was he going? — he didn't \say wo wollte er hin? — das hat er nicht gesagt

is it possible? — who can \say? ist das möglich? — wer kann das schon sagen?

I appreciate the gesture more than I can \say ich kann gar nicht sagen, wie ich die Geste schätze

I can't \say for certain, but... ich kann es nicht mit Sicherheit behaupten, aber...

hard to \say schwer zu sagen

I can't \say das kann ich nicht sagen [o weiß ich nicht]

it's not for sb to \say es ist nicht an jdm, etw zu sagen

I think we should delay the introduction, but of course it's not for me to \say ich denke, wir sollten die Einführung hinausschieben, aber es steht mir natürlich nicht zu, das zu entscheiden

not to \say... um nicht zu sagen...

2. (believe) sagen

is Spanish a difficult language to learn? — they \say not ist Spanisch schwer zu lernen? — angeblich nicht

3. (to be explicit)

... that is to \say...... das heißt...

our friends, that is to \say our son's friends, will meet us at the airport unsere Freunde, genauer gesagt, die Freunde unseres Sohnes, werden uns am Flughafen treffen

that is not to \say das soll nicht heißen

he's so gullible, but that is not to \say that he is stupid er ist so leichtgläubig, aber das soll nicht heißen, dass er dumm ist

4. LAW

how \say you? wie lautet Ihr Urteil?

III. NOUN

no pl Meinung f

to have one's \say seine Meinung sagen

can't you keep quiet for a minute and let me have my \say? könnt ihr mal eine Minute ruhig sein, damit ich auch mal zu Wort kommen kann? fam

to have a/no \say in sth bei etw dat ein/kein Mitspracherecht haben

IV. ADJECTIVE

attr ( form)

▪ the said... der/die/das erwähnte [o genannte]...

V. INTERJECTION

1. AM ( fam: to attract attention) sag mal... fam

\say, how about going out tonight? sag mal, was hältst du davon, wenn wir heute Abend ausgehen? fam

I \say! BRIT ( dated) Donnerwetter! fam

I \say, what a splendid hat you're wearing! Donnerwetter, das ist ja ein toller Hut, den du da trägst! fam

2. (to show surprise, doubt etc.)

I [mean to [or must]] \say! [also,] ich muss [schon] sagen!; ( fam: for emphasis)

I'll \say! und wie!, das kann man wohl sagen! fam; (sl: to express doubt)

\says you! das glaubst aber auch nur du! fam

\says who? wer sagt das?

3. AM (expresses positive reaction) sag mal fam

\say, that's really a great idea! Mensch, das ist ja echt eine tolle Idee! fam

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[seɪ] vb: pret, ptp said
1. TRANSITIVE/INTRANSITIVE VERB

1) sagen

you can say what you like (about it/me) — Sie können (darüber/über mich) sagen, was Sie wollen

I never thought I'd hear him say that — ich hätte nie gedacht, dass er das sagen würde

that's not for him to say — es steht ihm nicht zu, sich darüber zu äußern

he looks very smart, I'll say that for him —

if you see her, say I haven't changed my mind — wenn du sie siehst, sag ihr or richte ihr aus, dass ich es mir nicht anders überlegt habe

I'm not saying it's the best, but... — ich sage or behaupte ja nicht, dass es das Beste ist, aber...

though I say it myself — wenn ich das mal selbst sagen darf

never let it be said that I didn't try — es soll keiner sagen können or mir soll keiner nachsagen, ich hätte es nicht versucht

well, all I can say is... — na ja, da kann ich nur sagen...

it tastes, shall we say, interesting — das schmeckt aber, na, sagen wir mal interessant

you'd better do it – who says? —

well, what can I say? — na ja, was kann man da sagen?

what does it mean? – I wouldn't like to say — was bedeutet das? – das kann ich auch nicht sagen

having said that, I must point out... — ich muss allerdings darauf hinweisen...

so saying, he sat down — und mit den Worten setzte er sich

he didn't have much to say for himself — er sagte or redete nicht viel; (in defence) er konnte nicht viel (zu seiner Verteidigung) sagen

what have you got to say for yourself? — was haben Sie zu Ihrer Verteidigung zu sagen?

if you don't like it, say so —

why didn't you say so? — warum haben Sie das denn nicht gesagt?

do it this way – if you say so — machen Sie es so – wenn Sie meinen

2)

giving instructions he said to wait here — er hat gesagt, ich soll/wir sollen etc hier warten

3) = announce melden

who shall I say? — wen darf ich melden?

4) = recite poem aufsagen; prayer, text sprechen

say after me... — sprechen Sie mir nach...

5) = pronounce aussprechen

he can't say his r's — er kann kein R aussprechen

6) = indicate newspaper, dictionary, clock, horoscope sagen (inf); (thermometer) anzeigen, sagen (inf); (law, church, Bible, computer) sagen

it says in the papers that... — in den Zeitungen steht, dass...

what does the paper/this book/your horoscope etc say? — was steht in der Zeitung/diesem Buch/deinem Horoskop etc?

the rules say that... — in den Regeln heißt es, dass...

what does the weather forecast say? — wie ist or lautet (form) der Wetterbericht?

the weather forecast said that... —

what does your watch say? — wie spät ist es auf Ihrer Uhr?, was sagt Ihre Uhr? (inf)

did the news say anything about the strike? — kam in den Nachrichten etwas über den Streik?

they weren't allowed to say anything about it in the papers — sie durften in den Zeitungen nichts darüber schreiben

7) = tell sagen

it's hard to say what's wrong what does that say about his intentions/the main character? — es ist schwer zu sagen, was nicht stimmt was sagt das über seine Absichten/die Hauptperson aus?

that says a lot about his character/state of mind — das lässt tief auf seinen Charakter/Gemütszustand schließen

these figures say a lot about recent trends — diese Zahlen sind in Bezug auf neuere Tendenzen sehr aufschlussreich

and that's saying a lot — und das will schon etwas heißen

that's not saying much — das will nicht viel heißen

that doesn't say much for him —

that says a lot for him — das spricht für ihn

there's no saying — das weiß keiner

there's no saying what might happen — was (dann) passiert, das kann keiner vorhersagen

there's something/a lot to be said for being based in London — es spricht einiges/viel für ein Zuhause or (for a firm) für einen Sitz in London

8)

= suppose say it takes three men to... — angenommen, man braucht drei Leute, um zu...

if it happens on, say, Wednesday? — wenn es am, sagen wir mal Mittwoch, passiert?

9)

in suggestions what would you say to a whisky/game of tennis? — wie wärs mit einem Whisky/mit einer Partie Tennis?

shall we say Tuesday/£50? —

what did he say to your plan? — was hat er zu Ihrem Plan gesagt?

I'll offer £500, what do you say to that? —

what do you say we go now? (inf) — wie wärs or was hieltest du davon, wenn wir jetzt gingen?, was meinst du, sollen wir jetzt gehen?

let's try again, what d'you say? (inf) — was meinste, versuchen wirs noch mal? (inf)

what do you say? — was meinen Sie?

I wouldn't say no to a cup of tea — ich hätte nichts gegen eine Tasse Tee

he never says no to a drink — er schlägt einen Drink nie aus, er sagt nie Nein or nein zu einem Drink

10)

exclamatory well, I must say! —

I say! (dated) (to attract attention) I say, thanks awfully, old man! (dated) — na so was! hallo! na dann vielen Dank, altes Haus! (dated)

say, what a great idea! (esp US) — Mensch, tolle Idee! (inf)

say, buddy! (esp US) — he, Mann! (inf)

I should say so! — das möchte ich doch meinen!

you don't say! (also iro) — nein wirklich?, was du nicht sagst!

well said! — (ganz) richtig!

you('ve) said it! — Sie sagen es!

you can say that again! — das kann man wohl sagen!

say no more! — ich weiß Bescheid!

says you! (inf) — das meinst auch nur du! (inf)

says who? (inf) — wer sagt das?

and so say all of us — und wir stimmen alle zu

11)

set expressions (it's) easier said than done — das ist leichter gesagt als getan

no sooner said than done — gesagt, getan

when all is said and done — letzten Endes

they say..., it is said... — es heißt...

he is said to be very rich — er soll sehr reich sein, es heißt, er sei sehr reich

a building said to have been built by... — ein Gebäude, das angeblich von... gebaut wurde or das von... gebaut worden sein soll

it goes without saying that... —

that goes without saying — das ist selbstverständlich

that is to say — das heißt; (correcting also) beziehungsweise

that's not to say that... — das soll nicht heißen, dass...

the plan sounded vague, not to say impractical — der Plan klang vage, um nicht zu sagen unpraktisch

to say nothing of the noise/costs etc — von dem Lärm/den Kosten etc ganz zu schweigen or mal ganz abgesehen

to say nothing of being... — davon, dass ich/er etc... ganz zu schweigen or mal ganz abgesehen

enough said! — genug!

2. NOUN

1)

= opportunity to speak let him have his say — lass ihn mal reden or seine Meinung äußern

everyone should be allowed to have his say —

you've had your say — Sie haben Ihre Meinung äußern können

2) = right to decide etc Mitspracherecht nt (in bei)

to have no/a say in sth —

I want more say in determining... — ich möchte mehr Mitspracherecht bei der Entscheidung... haben

to have the last or final say (in sth) — (etw) letztlich entscheiden; (person also) das letzte Wort (bei etw) haben

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say¹ [seı]

A v/t prät und pperf said [sed], 2. sg präs obs oder BIBEL say(e)st [ˈseı(ə)st], 3. sg präs says [sez], obs oder poet saith [seθ]

1. sagen, sprechen:

say yes to sth Ja zu etwas sagen;

they have little to say to each other sie haben sich wenig zu sagen; → goodby(e) A, jack¹ A 1, knife A 1

2. sagen, äußern, vorbringen, berichten:

have sth to say to ( oder with) etwas zu sagen haben in (dat) oder bei;

he has nothing to say for himself

a) er ist sehr zurückhaltend,

b) pej mit ihm ist nicht viel los;

have you nothing to say for yourself? hast du nichts zu deiner Rechtfertigung zu sagen?;

is that all you’ve got to say? ist das alles, was du zu sagen hast?;

the Bible says die Bibel sagt, in der Bibel heißt es oder steht;

people ( oder they) say he is ill, he is said to be ill man sagt oder es heißt, er sei krank; er soll krank sein;

what do you say to …? was hältst du von …?, wie wäre es mit …?;

it says es lautet (Schreiben etc);

it says here hier heißt es, hier steht (geschrieben);

my watch says 4:30 auf meiner Uhr ist es halb fünf;

what does your watch say? wie spät ist es auf deiner Uhr?;

you can say that again! das kannst du laut sagen!;

say no more (ist) schon gut!; → all C, bead A 2, nothing Bes Redew

3. sagen, behaupten, versprechen:

you said you would come; → soon 2

4. a) auch say over ein Gedicht etc auf-, hersagen

b) REL ein Gebet sprechen, ein Vaterunser etc beten: → grace A 11

c) KATH die Messe lesen

5. (be)sagen, bedeuten:

that is to say das heißt;

$500, say, five hundred dollars 500$, in Worten: fünfhundert Dollar;

(and) that’s saying sth (u.) das will was heißen;

that says it all das sagt alles

6. umg annehmen:

(let’s) say this happens angenommen oder nehmen wir (mal) an, das geschieht;

a sum of, say, $500 eine Summe von sagen wir (mal) 500 Dollar;

a country, say India ein Land wie (z. B.) Indien;

I should say ich würde sagen, ich dächte (schon)

B v/i

1. sagen, meinen:

it is hard to say es ist schwer zu sagen;

if you say so wenn du das sagst;

you may well say so das kann man wohl sagen;

you don’t say (so)! was du nicht sagst!;

say, haven’t I …? bes US umg sag mal, hab ich nicht …?;

I can’t say das kann ich nicht sagen;

as one ( oder you) might say könnte man sagen, sozusagen;

says he? umg sagt er?;

says who? umg wer sagt das?;

says you! sl das sagst du!, denkste!

2. I say

a) hör(en Sie) mal!, sag(en Sie) mal!,

b) (erstaunt od beifällig) Donnerwetter! umg, ich muss schon sagen!

C s

1. Ausspruch m, Behauptung f:

have one’s say seine Meinung äußern (to, on über akk oder zu)

2. Mitspracherecht n:

have a (no) say in sth etwas (nichts) zu sagen haben bei etwas;

let him have his say lass(t) ihn (doch auch mal) reden!

3. auch final say endgültige Entscheidung:

who has the say in this matter? wer hat in dieser Sache zu entscheiden oder das letzte Wort (zu sprechen)?

say² [seı] s ein feiner Wollstoff

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1. transitive verb,
pres. t. he says, p.t. & p.p. said

1) sagen

say something out loud — etwas aussprechen od. laut sagen

he said something about going out — er hat etwas von Ausgehen gesagt

what more can I say? — was soll ich da noch [groß] sagen?

it says a lot or much or something for somebody/something that... — es spricht sehr für jemanden/etwas, dass...

have a lot/not much to say for oneself — viel reden/nicht viel von sich geben

to say nothing of — (quite apart from) ganz zu schweigen von; mal ganz abgesehen von

that is to say — das heißt

having said that, that said — (nevertheless) abgesehen davon

when all is said and done — letzten Endes

you can say that again, you said it — (coll.) das kannst du laut sagen (ugs.)

you don't say [so] — (coll.) was du nicht sagst (ugs.)

says you — (coll.) wer's glaubt, wird selig (ugs. scherzh.)

I'll say [it is]! — (coll.): (it certainly is) und wie!

don't let or never let it be said [that]... — niemand soll sagen können, [dass]...

I can't say [that] I like cats/the idea — ich kann nicht gerade sagen od. behaupten, dass ich Katzen mag/die Idee gut finde

[well,] I must say — also, ich muss schon sagen

I should say so/not — ich glaube schon/nicht; (emphatic) bestimmt/bestimmt nicht

what have you got to say for yourself? — was haben Sie zu Ihren Gunsten zu sagen?

there's something to be said on both sides/either side — man kann für beide Seiten/jede Seite Argumente anführen

I can't say fairer than that — ein besseres Angebot kann ich nicht machen

and so say all of us — der Meinung sind wir auch

what do or would you say to somebody/something? — (think about) was hältst du von jemandem/etwas?; was würdest du zu jemandem/etwas sagen?

what I'm trying to say is this — was ich sagen will, ist folgendes

say nothing to somebody — (fig.) [Musik, Kunst:] jemandem nichts bedeuten

which/that is not saying much or a lot — was nicht viel heißen will/das will nicht viel heißen

2) (recite, repeat, speak words of) sprechen [Gebet, Text]; aufsagen [Einmaleins, Gedicht]

3) (have specified wording or reading) sagen; [Zeitung:] schreiben; [Uhr:] zeigen [Uhrzeit]

the Bible says or it says in the Bible [that]... — in der Bibel heißt es, dass...

a sign saying... — ein Schild mit der Aufschrift...

what does it say here? — was steht hier?

4) in pass.

she is said to be clever/have done it — man sagt, sie sei klug/habe es getan
2. intransitive verb, forms as
1.

1) (speak) sagen

I say! — (Brit.) (seeking attention) Entschuldigung!; (admiring) Donnerwetter!

2) in imper. (Amer.) Mensch!
3. noun
1) (share in decision)

have a or some say — ein Mitspracherecht haben (in bei)

have no say — nichts zu sagen haben

2) (power of decision)

the [final] say — das letzte Wort (in bei)

3) (what one has to say)

have one's say — seine Meinung sagen; (chance to speak)

get one's or have a say — zu Wort kommen

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v.

(§ p.,p.p.: said)

= sagen v.

English-german dictionary > say
18 if

1. conjunction
1) wenn

if anyone should ask... — falls jemand fragt,...; wenn jemand fragen sollte,...

if you would lend me some money... — wenn du mir Geld leihen würdest,...

if I knew what to do... — wenn ich wüsste, was ich tun soll...

if I were you — an deiner Stelle

better, if anything — vielleicht etwas besser

tell me what I can do to help, if anything — falls ich irgendwie helfen kann, sag es mir

if so/not — wenn ja/nein od. nicht

if then/that/at all — wenn überhaupt

if only for today — wenn auch nur für heute

if only because/to... — schon allein, weil/um... zu...

as if — als ob

as if you didn't know! — als ob du es nicht gewusst hättest!

it isn't or it's not as if we were or (coll.) we're rich — es ist nicht etwa so, dass wir reich wären

2) (whenever) [immer] wenn

3) (whether) ob

4) in excl. of wish

if I only knew, if only I knew! — wenn ich das nur wüsste!; das wüsste ich gern!

if only you could have seen it! — wenn du es nur hättest sehen können!

5) (expr. surprise etc.)

if it isn't Ronnie! — das ist doch Ronnie!

6) in polite request

if you will wait a moment — wenn Sie einen Augenblick warten wollen

if you wouldn't mind holding the door open — wenn Sie so freundlich wären und die Tür aufhielten

7) (though) und wenn; auch od. selbst wenn

even if he did say that,... — selbst wenn er das gesagt hat,...

8) (despite being) wenn auch

likeable, if somewhat rough — liebenswürdig, wenn auch etwas derb
2. noun
Wenn, das

ifs and buts — Wenn und Aber, das

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[if]
conjunction

1) (in the event that; on condition that: He will have to go into hospital if his illness gets any worse; I'll only stay if you can stay too.) wenn

2) (supposing that: If he were to come along now, we would be in trouble.) wenn

3) (whenever: If I sneeze, my nose bleeds.) immer wenn

4) (although: They are happy, if poor.) wenn auch

5) (whether: I don't know if I can come or not.) ob

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IF

[ˌaɪˈef]

n see intermediate frequency Zwischenfrequenz f

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[ɪf]
1. conj
wenn; (= in case also) falls, für den Fall, dass...; (= whether, in direct clause) ob
I would be really pleased if you could do it —

if it rains tomorrow if I may say so — wenn es or falls es morgen regnet wenn ich das sagen darf

I wonder if he'll come —

do you know if they have gone? — wissen Sie, ob sie gegangen sind?

what if something happens to him? — was ist, wenn ihm etwas passiert?

I'll let you know if and when I come to a decision — ich werde Ihnen mitteilen, ob und wenn ich mich entschieden habe

where will you live when you get married? – if we get married! — wo wollt ihr wohnen, wenn ihr heiratet? – wenn wir überhaupt heiraten!

if I ask him he does help me — wenn ich ihn darum bitte, hilft er mir auch

(even) if —

it's a good film (even) if rather long — es ist ein guter Film, auch wenn er etwas lang ist

even if they are poor, at least they are happy — sie sind zwar arm, aber wenigstens glücklich

if only — wenn (doch) nur

if only I had known! — wenn ich das nur gewusst hätte!

I would like to see him, if only for a few hours — ich würde ihn gerne sehen, wenn auch nur für ein paar Stunden

as if — als ob

rich — er tut so, als ob er reich wäre

it's not as if I meant to hurt her — es ist nicht so, dass ich ihr hätte wehtun wollen

as if by chance — wie zufällig

he stood there as if he were dumb — er stand wie stumm da

meat was available once a week, if at all — Fleisch gab es einmal in der Woche, wenn überhaupt

if necessary — falls nötig, im Bedarfsfall

if so — wenn ja

if not — falls nicht

if not, why not? — falls nicht, warum?

this is difficult, if not impossible, to do — das ist schwer, wenn nicht sogar unmöglich

if I were you/him — wenn ich Sie/er wäre, an Ihrer/seiner Stelle

if anything this one is bigger — wenn überhaupt, dann ist dieses hier größer

if I know Pete, he'll... —

well, if he didn't try to steal my bag! (inf) — wollte der doch tatsächlich meine Tasche klauen (inf)

well, if it isn't old Jim! (inf) — ich werd verrückt, das ist doch der Jim (inf)

2. n
Wenn nt
it's a big if — das ist noch sehr fraglich, das ist die große Frage

ifs and buts — Wenn und Aber nt

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if [ıf]

A konj

1. wenn, falls:

if I were you wenn ich du wäre, (ich) an deiner Stelle; I’ll wait outside, if you need me falls du mich brauchst;

as if als wenn, als ob;

she made a movement as if to hit him in the face als ob sie ihm ins Gesicht schlagen wollte;

as if they didn’t know! als ob sie das nicht wüssten!;

if any wenn überhaupt (einer, eine, eines oder etwas oder welche[s]);

she’s thirty if she’s a day umg sie ist mindestens 30;

if not wo oder wenn nicht;

if so

a) gegebenenfalls,

b) wenn ja;

if and only if … MATH dann und nur dann, wenn …; → even¹ 1

2. wenn auch:

I will do it, if I die for it ich werde es tun, und wenn ich dafür sterben sollte;

it is interesting, if a little long es ist interessant, aber oder wenn auch ein bisschen lang;

if he be ever so rich mag er noch so reich sein

3. (indirekt fragend) ob:

try if you can do it

4. in Ausrufen:

if that is not a shame! das ist doch eine Schande!, wenn das keine Schande ist!;

and if! umg und ob!

B s Wenn n:

without ifs and buts Br, without ifs, ands, or buts US ohne Wenn und Aber

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1. conjunction
1) wenn

if anyone should ask... — falls jemand fragt,...; wenn jemand fragen sollte,...

if you would lend me some money... — wenn du mir Geld leihen würdest,...

if I knew what to do... — wenn ich wüsste, was ich tun soll...

if I were you — an deiner Stelle

better, if anything — vielleicht etwas besser

tell me what I can do to help, if anything — falls ich irgendwie helfen kann, sag es mir

if so/not — wenn ja/nein od. nicht

if then/that/at all — wenn überhaupt

if only for today — wenn auch nur für heute

if only because/to... — schon allein, weil/um... zu...

as if — als ob

as if you didn't know! — als ob du es nicht gewusst hättest!

it isn't or it's not as if we were or (coll.) we're rich — es ist nicht etwa so, dass wir reich wären

2) (whenever) [immer] wenn

3) (whether) ob

4) in excl. of wish

if I only knew, if only I knew! — wenn ich das nur wüsste!; das wüsste ich gern!

if only you could have seen it! — wenn du es nur hättest sehen können!

5) (expr. surprise etc.)

if it isn't Ronnie! — das ist doch Ronnie!

6) in polite request

if you will wait a moment — wenn Sie einen Augenblick warten wollen

if you wouldn't mind holding the door open — wenn Sie so freundlich wären und die Tür aufhielten

7) (though) und wenn; auch od. selbst wenn

even if he did say that,... — selbst wenn er das gesagt hat,...

8) (despite being) wenn auch

likeable, if somewhat rough — liebenswürdig, wenn auch etwas derb
2. noun
Wenn, das

ifs and buts — Wenn und Aber, das

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adv.

falls adv.

ob adv.

sofern adv.

wenn adv.

English-german dictionary > if
19 if

{if}
I. 1. ако
IF (it is) necessary ако е необходимо
the debts, IF any дълговете, ако има такива
IF anything, he was the more stubborn of the two ако изобщо има разлика помежду им, той беше по-упоритият
the water was warm, IF anything водата беше по-скоро топла
IF I were you, I... на твое място аз...
IF so ако е така, в такъв случай
IF not ако не, в противен случай
2. (макар/даже) и да, дори да (и even IF)
I will do it, (even) IF it kills me ще го направя, па макар и да/ако ще да ми струва живота
pleasant weather, IF rather cold приятно време, макар и малко студено
3. дали
4. когато (и да)
IF I feel any doubt, I inquire ако/когато се съмнявам/при съмнение питам
5. във възкл. изр. за желание да
IF I had known! да бях/де да бях знаел! IF only he comes on time! само/дано да дойде навреме
6. във възкл. изр. За учудване, с отр. гл. я гледай! IF I haven't left my innbrella in the taxi! гледай та, май че си оставих чадъра в таксито! and IF he didn't try to knock me down! представи си, той се опита да ме събори
7. as IF като че ли
he looks as IF he were drunk изглежда (като че ли е) пиян
he stood there as IF thunderstruck стоеше като гръмнат
as IF by chance като че ли/уж случайно
it isn't as IF we were rich не е като да сме/да речеш, че сме богати
IF only because ако не за друго, то защото
IF only to ако не за друго, (то) поне за да
II. n условие, предположение
too many IFs about it много несигурна работа
I'm tired of your IFs and buts омръзна ми твоето вечно ако и но, омръзнаха ми вечните ти възражения

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{if} cj 1. ако; if (it is) necessary ако е необходимо; the debts, if(2) {if} n условие; предположение; too many ifs about it много неси

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щом; aко;

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1. (макар/даже) и да, дори да (и even if) 2. as if by chance като че ли/уж случайно 3. as if като че ли 4. he looks as if he were drunk изглежда (като че ли е) пиян 5. he stood there as if thunderstruck стоеше като гръмнат 6. i will do it, (even) if it kills me ще го направя, па макар и да/ако ще да ми струва живота 7. i'm tired of your ifs and buts омръзна ми твоето вечно ако и но, омръзнаха ми вечните ти възражения 8. i. ако 9. if (it is) necessary ако е необходимо 10. if anything, he was the more stubborn of the two ако изобщо има разлика помежду им, той беше по-упоритият 11. if i feel any doubt, i inquire ако/когато се съмнявам/при съмнение питам 12. if i had known! да бях/де да бях знаел! if only he comes on time! само/дано да дойде навреме 13. if i were you, i... на твое място аз.. 14. if not ако не, в противен случай 15. if only because ако не за друго, то защото 16. if only to ако не за друго, (то) поне за да 17. if so ако е така, в такъв случай 18. ii. n условие, предположение 19. it isn't as if we were rich не е като да сме/да речеш, че сме богати 20. pleasant weather, if rather cold приятно време, макар и малко студено 21. the debts, if any дълговете, ако има такива 22. the water was warm, if anything водата беше по-скоро топла 23. too many ifs about it много несигурна работа 24. във възкл. изр. За учудване, с отр. гл. я гледай! if i haven't left my innbrella in the taxi! гледай та, май че си оставих чадъра в таксито! and if he didn't try to knock me down! представи си, той се опита да ме събори 25. във възкл. изр. за желание да 26. дали 27. когато (и да)
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if [if] I. cj 1. ако; \if urgent ако е спешно; \if ( it be) so ако е така; the crimes, \if any... престъпленията, ако има такива ...; a useless role, \if ever there was one най-безполезната роля, която може да си представи човек; \if anything, it strengthened our relationship ако не друго, то поне заздрави връзката ни; \if not ако не; \if I were you (ако бях) на твое място; 2. (макар, даже) и да (и even if); they are happy, \if poor макар и да са бедни, те са щастливи; 3. дали, нима, наистина ли; I wonder \if чудя се дали; 4. когато (и да); \if I don't know the word I always ask когато не знам думата, винаги питам; 5. във възклицателни изречения за желание да; \if only you had told me само ако ми беше казал! \if only I were rich! де да бях богат(а)! 6. във възклицателни изречения за учудване я гледай! май че ...; \if I haven't gone and lost my key май че съм взел, та съм си изгубил ключа; 7.: as \if като че ли; as \if it mattered сякаш това имаше значение; he stood there as \if thunderstruck стоеше като гръмнат; as \if by chance уж случайно; II. n условие, предположение, "ако"; the proposal was full of "\ifs" aud " buts" в предложението имаше много неясни моменти.

English-Bulgarian dictionary > if
20 IF

[ɪf] 1.
congiunzione

1) (supposing that) se

I'll help you if you pay me — ti aiuterò se mi pagherai

if he dies, if he should die — se dovesse morire

if he is to be believed — stando a quanto dice

if asked, I would say that — se me lo chiedessero direi che

if I were you, I... — al posto tuo, io...

if it were to snow — se nevicasse

if it were not for the baby, we could go — se non fosse per il bambino potremmo andare

if so — se è così, se le cose stanno così

if not — se no

tomorrow, if not sooner — domani, se non prima

if I'm not mistaken — se non mi sbaglio

2) (whenever) se

if you mention his name, she cries — basta pronunciare il suo nome e piange

3) (whether) se

I wonder if they will come — mi chiedo se verranno

4) (that)

I'm sorry if she doesn't like it but... — mi dispiace che non le vada a genio ma...

do you mind if I smoke? — vi dà fastidio se fumo?

I don't care if he is married! — non mi importa se è sposato!

5) (although) anche se

we'll go even if it's dangerous — ci andremo anche se è pericoloso

it's a good shop, if a little expensive — è un buon negozio, benché un po' caro

it was interesting, if nothing else — se non altro era interessante

6) (as polite formula)

if you would sign here please — se cortesemente vuole firmare qui

7) (expressing surprise, dismay)

if it isn't our old friend Mr Spencer! — oh, guarda, il nostro vecchio amico, il signor Spencer!

well, if he didn't try and hit him! — ha cercato di colpirlo, eccome!

8) what if

what if I say no? — e se dicessi di no?

what if he died? — e se morisse?

(so) what if he (o I etc.) did? — e allora?

9) if only

if only for a moment — anche solo per un momento

if only for one reason — foss'anche per una sola ragione

if only I had known! — se avessi saputo!
2.
nome se m.

there are lots of ifs and buts about it — ci sono molti "se" e "ma"

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[if]
conjunction

1) (in the event that; on condition that: He will have to go into hospital if his illness gets any worse; I'll only stay if you can stay too.) se

2) (supposing that: If he were to come along now, we would be in trouble.) se

3) (whenever: If I sneeze, my nose bleeds.)

4) (although: They are happy, if poor.) anche se

5) (whether: I don't know if I can come or not.) se

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IF
sigla

(fis., intermediate frequency) frequenza intermedia.

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[ɪf] 1.
congiunzione

1) (supposing that) se

I'll help you if you pay me — ti aiuterò se mi pagherai

if he dies, if he should die — se dovesse morire

if he is to be believed — stando a quanto dice

if asked, I would say that — se me lo chiedessero direi che

if I were you, I... — al posto tuo, io...

if it were to snow — se nevicasse

if it were not for the baby, we could go — se non fosse per il bambino potremmo andare

if so — se è così, se le cose stanno così

if not — se no

tomorrow, if not sooner — domani, se non prima

if I'm not mistaken — se non mi sbaglio

2) (whenever) se

if you mention his name, she cries — basta pronunciare il suo nome e piange

3) (whether) se

I wonder if they will come — mi chiedo se verranno

4) (that)

I'm sorry if she doesn't like it but... — mi dispiace che non le vada a genio ma...

do you mind if I smoke? — vi dà fastidio se fumo?

I don't care if he is married! — non mi importa se è sposato!

5) (although) anche se

we'll go even if it's dangerous — ci andremo anche se è pericoloso

it's a good shop, if a little expensive — è un buon negozio, benché un po' caro

it was interesting, if nothing else — se non altro era interessante

6) (as polite formula)

if you would sign here please — se cortesemente vuole firmare qui

7) (expressing surprise, dismay)

if it isn't our old friend Mr Spencer! — oh, guarda, il nostro vecchio amico, il signor Spencer!

well, if he didn't try and hit him! — ha cercato di colpirlo, eccome!

8) what if

what if I say no? — e se dicessi di no?

what if he died? — e se morisse?

(so) what if he (o I etc.) did? — e allora?

9) if only

if only for a moment — anche solo per un momento

if only for one reason — foss'anche per una sola ragione

if only I had known! — se avessi saputo!
2.
nome se m.

there are lots of ifs and buts about it — ci sono molti "se" e "ma"

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