Try + اسم مصدر در مقابل مصدر: تلاش یا آزمایش؟
try to استفاده کن («تلاش سخت»). اما برای امتحانکردن یه راه حل یا تجربه جدید از try -ing استفاده کن («امتحان راه حل»).
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'try to' for difficult efforts and 'try -ing' for testing new solutions or experiments.
- Try + to-infinitive: Making an effort to do something hard (e.g., I tried to lift the heavy box).
- Try + gerund (-ing): Testing a method to see if it works (e.g., Try adding salt to the soup).
- Negatives: 'Try not to' (effort to avoid) vs 'Don't try -ing' (advice against an experiment).
مرور کلی
try to restart رو امتحان کنی یا try clearing حافظه کش رو؟ در ظاهر هر دو شبیه به هم به نظر میرسن، نه؟ اما در دنیای گرامر انگلیسی، این دو تا جمله در واقع دو داستان کاملاً متفاوت رو روایت میکنن.try استفاده میکنیم. چه وقتی که داری برای بیدار شدن واسه کلاس ساعت ۸ صبح کلنجار میری، چه وقتی که داری یه دستور قهوه عجیب و غریب جدید توی تیکتاک رو تست میکنی، همیشه در حال trying (امتحان کردن یا تلاش کردن) هستی. با این حال، زبان انگلیسی دو مسیر متمایز جلوی پامون میذاره: infinitive (یا همون to + verb) و gerund (یا همون -ing).tried to send (سعی کردی گزارش رو بفرستی)، اون فکر میکنه که به خاطر یه مشکل فنی شکست خوردی و گزارش ارسال نشده. اما اگه بگی tried sending (فرستادنش رو امتحان کردی) از طریق واتساپ به جای ایمیل، اون فکر میکنه که داشتی خلاقیت به خرج میدادی تا ببینی از چه راهی سریعتر میرسه. بیا مطمئن بشیم که یه وقت به کراشت اشتباهی نگی tried to like (سعی کردی دوستش داشته باشی - یعنی به سختی تلاش کردی ولی نشد!) در حالی که منظورت این بوده که tried liking (دوست داشتنِ سرگرمی خاص اون رو امتحان کردی)!این گرامر چطور کار میکنه
try + to-infinitive استفاده میکنی، تمرکز روی تلاش و زحمته. داری سعی میکنی کاری رو انجام بدی که سخته، چالشبرانگیزه یا حتی شاید غیرممکن باشه. این رو به عنوان نسخه «ماموریت غیرممکن» فعل در نظر بگیر.try + gerund استفاده میکنی، تمرکز روی آزمایش و امتحان کردنه. خودِ اون کار معمولاً انجام دادنش راحته. تو برای انجام فیزیکی اون فعل کلنجار نمیری؛ بلکه داری انجامش میدی تا ببینی آیا یه مشکل دیگه رو حل میکنه یا نه. این نسخه «لایف هک» فعله.I tried to sleep.(تمرکز: من کلی تلاش کردم چشمام رو ببندم و خوابم ببره، اما مغزم ولکنِ فکر کردن به میمها نبود.)I tried sleeping.(تمرکز: من به عنوان یه راه حل احتمالی برای خلاص شدن از سردرد، یه چرت زدم تا ببینم بهتر میشم یا نه.)
الگوی ساخت
I (من)، You (تو)، We (ما)، My phone (گوشی من).
try رو اضافه کن (که برای زمان درست صرف شده باشه): try, tries, tried, is trying.
to + Base Verb (شکل ساده فعل)
Verb + -ing
I shall try to ensure the documents are delivered. (توی ایمیلهای کاری یا وقتی داری با استاد فیزیکت صحبت میکنی که چرا مقالهت دیر شده، استفاده میشه.)
Try hitting the side of the vending machine! (چیزی که به دوستت میگی وقتی خوراکیش توی دستگاه گیر کرده: «یه ضربه به بغل دستگاه بزن ببین راه میافته!»)
to اومد، یعنی اون کار Tough و سخته (تلاش و زحمت میخواد).
-ing اومد، یعنی داری یه آزمایش میکنی تا ببینی جواب میده یا نه.
کی استفاده کنیم
try + to-infinitive وقتی استفاده کن که:- داری با یه کار سخت دست و پنجه نرم میکنی:
I tried to climb the wall at the gym.(سعی کردم از دیوار باشگاه بالا برم.) - توی انجام کاری شکست میخوری:
I tried to keep a straight face, but I laughed.(سعی کردم جدی بمونم و نخندم، ولی خندهم گرفت.) - داری یه بهانه مودبانه میآری:
I tried to get there on time, but the Uber was stuck in traffic.(سعی کردم به موقع برسم، اما اسنپ توی ترافیک گیر کرد.)
try + gerund وقتی استفاده کن که:- داری نصیحت یا پیشنهادی میدی:
Try using a different filter on that photo.(امتحان کن روی اون عکس از یه فیلتر دیگه استفاده کنی.) - داری یه مشکل رو حل میکنی:
The Wi-Fi is slow; try moving closer to the router.(وایفای کنده؛ امتحان کن برو نزدیکتر به مودم.) - داری یه چیز جدید رو تست میکنی:
Have you tried eating vegan burgers?(تا حالا خوردن برگر گیاهی رو امتحان کردی؟)
Try cleaning گرد و خاکِ فنها رو امتحان کن.tried to open سعی کردم قابش رو باز کنم، اما پیچگوشتی مناسب نداشتم.Try putting امتحان کن اون پلیلیست جدید افرو-بیت رو بذاری.tried to find سعی کردم پیداش کنم، اما اسپاتیفایم هی کرش میکنه.اشتباهات رایج
- اشتباه «تلاش غیرممکن»: گفتن
I
وقتی منظورت اینه که قرص رو خوردی تا ببینی تبت رو میاره پایین یا نه. مگه اینکه درِ قوطی آسپرین با چسب چسبیده شده باشه و اصلاً نتونسته باشی بازش کنی! در غیر این صورت باید بگیtried to takean aspirin for my feverI
tried takingan aspirin. - اشتباه در «پیشنهاد دادن»: وقتی نصیحت میکنی و میگی
You should
اینجوری به نظر میرسه که فکر میکنی استفاده از چتجیپیتی یه کار فیزیکی خیلی سخت و جانفرساست! ازtry to useChatGPT for your outline.
استفاده کن تا اون رو به عنوان یه آزمایش کاربردی پیشنهاد بدی.try using - فراموش کردن 'to': هیچوقت نگو
I tried go. حتماً باید بگیI
tried to go. - قاطی کردن زمانها: یادت باشه که فعل
tryتغییر میکنه، اماto-verbیا-ingثابت میمونن.I will try
در مقابلto callI tried
to call.
مقایسه با الگوهای مشابه
try تنها فعلی نیست که معنیش بسته به کلمه بعدش عوض میشه. شاید پسرعموهای این فعل رو بشناسی: stop (متوقف کردن)، remember (به یاد آوردن) و forget (فراموش کردن).Stop to do: یه کاری رو متوقف کنی تا کار دیگهای انجام بدی. (I stopped to buy a coffee.- ایستادم تا قهوه بخرم.)Stop doing: کلاً یه کاری رو ترک کنی و دیگه انجامش ندی. (I stopped buying expensive coffee to save money.- خریدن قهوه گرون رو ترک کردم تا پول پسانداز کنم.)
Try to do یعنی خودِ اون «انجام دادنِ کار» هدفه. اما Try doing یعنی رسیدن به «نتیجه» هدفه.- 1تصور کن نمیتونی درِ یه شیشه مربا رو باز کنی. بگو:
I
tried to openit. - 2تصور کن یکی پیشنهاد میده از یه کش لاستیکی استفاده کنی تا دستت لیز نخوره. بگو:
Try usinga rubber band. - 3تلاش خودت برای یادگیری یه زبان سخت رو توصیف کن:
I
tried to learnJapanese, but the Kanji was too much. - 4یه راه حل برای یه قرار ملاقات (date) کسلکننده پیشنهاد بده:
Try goingto an escape room instead of a movie.
سؤالات رایج
میتونم از هر دو توی یه جمله استفاده کنم؟
آره حتماً!
I(البته این یکم زیادی خستهکننده به نظر میرسه! بیا اینجوری بگیم:tried to fixmy phone bytrying to updatethe software.
I)tried to fixit byupdatingthe software.
کدوم یکی رایجتره؟
معمولاً Try to توی صحبتهای روزمره رایجتره، چون ما مدام داریم در مورد چیزهایی که برای انجام دادنشون تلاش میکنیم حرف میزنیم.
آیا Try doing همیشه به این معنیه که من در انجام اون کار موفق شدم؟
بله، معمولاً. یعنی تو اون کار رو با موفقیت انجام دادی (مثل خوردن دارو)، و حالا فقط منتظری ببینی آیا مشکلت رو حل میکنه یا نه.
میتونم از try + gerund برای غذاها استفاده کنم؟
صد در صد.
Try tasting this sauce یعنی «این سس رو بچش (امتحان کن) ببین نمک بیشتری میخواد یا نه.»
Conjugating 'Try' with Infinitives and Gerunds
| Tense | Try Form | Effort (Infinitive) | Experiment (Gerund) |
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Present Simple
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try / tries
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I try to sleep.
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I try sleeping.
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Present Continuous
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am/is/are trying
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He is trying to win.
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He is trying running.
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Past Simple
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tried
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We tried to help.
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We tried helping.
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Present Perfect
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have/has tried
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She has tried to call.
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She has tried calling.
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Future
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will try
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They will try to fix it.
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They will try fixing it.
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Modal
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should try
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You should try to go.
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You should try going.
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Informal Contractions
| Full Form | Informal Form | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
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Try to
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Try and
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Very common in spoken English (e.g., 'Try and see').
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Trying to
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Tryna
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Slang, used in texting and lyrics (e.g., 'I'm tryna help').
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Meanings
The verb 'try' changes its meaning based on whether it is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) or a gerund (verb + -ing). It distinguishes between attempting a difficult task and testing a possible solution.
Physical or Mental Effort
Using 'try to' indicates that the action is difficult and the subject is making a sincere attempt to succeed, though they might fail.
“She tried to run the marathon despite her injury.”
“I'm trying to understand this complex math problem.”
Experimental Method
Using 'try -ing' suggests that the action itself is easy to perform, but you are doing it to see if it solves a different problem.
“If you have a headache, try drinking more water.”
“Try restarting your computer to fix the glitch.”
Polite Suggestions
In advice-giving, 'try -ing' is used to offer options to someone facing a dilemma.
“Have you tried talking to your boss about the promotion?”
“You should try sleeping on your left side.”
Reference Table
| الگو | معنی | تمرکز | مثال کاربردی |
|---|---|---|---|
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Try + to + Verb
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تلاش کردن
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The Difficulty
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بلند کردن یه جعبه سنگین
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Try + Verb + -ing
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امتحان کردن / تست کردن
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The Result
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حل یه مشکل فنی
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Try to learn
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تلاش برای یادگیری
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Struggle
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درسای سخت (فیزیک)
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Try learning
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امتحان یه سرگرمی
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Experience
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انتخاب یه کلاس جدید
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Try to sleep
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زور زدن برای خوابیدن
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Inability
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بیخوابی
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Try sleeping
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روش برای استراحت
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Solution
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پیشنهاد برای استرس
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طیف رسمیت
I would suggest that you try taking an analgesic. (Medical advice)
Try taking an aspirin for your headache. (Medical advice)
Try popping an aspirin. (Medical advice)
Try hitting some Tylenol. (Medical advice)
The Two Paths of 'Try'
TO + INFINITIVE
- Effort Hard work
- Struggle Difficulty
- Goal Target
GERUND (-ING)
- Experiment Test
- Solution Method
- Advice Suggestion
Effort vs. Experiment
Which form should I use?
Is the action itself difficult to do?
Are you doing it to see if it solves a problem?
مثالها بر اساس سطح
I try to study every day.
I make an effort to study.
She tries to cook pasta.
She attempts to cook pasta.
Do you try to help your mom?
Do you make an effort to help?
They try to run in the park.
They attempt to run.
Try to open this jar for me.
Please use your strength to open this.
Try adding some sugar to your tea.
See if sugar makes the tea better.
I tried to call you, but no signal.
I attempted the call, but failed.
Try wearing these shoes; they are soft.
Test these shoes to see if they fit.
I'm trying to learn Japanese, but it's hard.
I am putting in effort to learn.
If the WiFi is slow, try moving the router.
Test if moving the router helps.
We tried to reach the station on time.
We made a great effort to be punctual.
Have you tried talking to a therapist?
Have you tested this as a solution?
He tried to fix the car himself.
He attempted the repair (effort).
Try using a different password.
Test another password to see if it works.
I tried to explain the situation, but she interrupted.
I made an attempt to explain (failed).
You should try practicing mindfulness to reduce stress.
Test mindfulness as a stress-relief method.
They are trying to negotiate a better deal.
They are in the process of a difficult negotiation.
Try not to let his comments get to you.
Make an effort to ignore him.
I tried to warn them about the risks, but they wouldn't listen.
I made the effort, but the outcome was unsuccessful.
Try implementing a more agile workflow to see if productivity rises.
Experiment with a new business methodology.
He tried to reconcile his religious beliefs with scientific facts.
He struggled with a complex internal conflict.
Try approaching the problem from a different angle.
Experiment with a new perspective.
The novelist tried to capture the ephemeral nature of youth.
The author struggled with a profound artistic goal.
Try juxtaposing these two disparate concepts in your essay.
Experiment with a sophisticated rhetorical device.
We tried to mitigate the fallout, but the damage was done.
We attempted to reduce negative consequences.
Try delegating the more menial tasks to the interns.
Test a new management strategy for efficiency.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners think they are different, but 'attempt to' is just a formal version of 'try to'.
Learners see 'try and' and think it's a different rule.
اشتباهات رایج
I try study English.
I try to study English.
Try to adding salt.
Try adding salt.
I tried to restart the computer, but it didn't fix the problem.
I tried restarting the computer, but it didn't fix the problem.
I tried to not cry.
I tried not to cry.
I tried and finished the report.
I tried to finish the report.
الگوهای جملهسازی
I tried to ___, but ___.
If you want to ___, try ___.
Real World Usage
Try clearing your browser cache.
Try adding a pinch of cinnamon.
I tried to implement a new filing system.
Try to keep your back straight.
Try taking the local bus instead of a taxi.
Try to be quiet while the baby is sleeping.
قانون نصیحت
…ing استفاده کن. اینطوری بیشتر حس کمک و دوستانه داره تا اینکه بخوای باهاش مسابقه بدی. مثلاً: Try eating healthier.با 'Attempt' قاطی نکن
attempt فقط با to + verb میاد (مثلاً Attempt to do). ولی try انعطافپذیرتره. اگه شک داشتی، try to امنتره، اما try -ing برای راهحلها طبیعیتره. مثلاً: He attempted to open the safe.
چتِ تکنولوژی
Try + ...ing استاندارده. Try restarting your computerاولین راه حلیه که برای همه مشکلات وجود داره!
Smart Tips
Use the -ing form to sound like a helpful problem solver rather than a bossy teacher.
Use 'try to' or 'attempt to' to highlight your persistence and hard work.
Recognize it as an informal version of 'try to' and don't let the 'and' confuse you.
Use 'tried to' to show that the action was never completed.
تلفظ
Reduction of 'to'
In 'try to', the word 'to' is often reduced to a schwa /tə/.
Linking 'try' and '-ing'
When saying 'trying', there is a small /j/ sound between the 'y' and 'i'.
Emphasis on the verb
I TRIED to call him (but failed).
Emphasizes the effort.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Try TO = Tough Obstacle. Try -ING = InterestING experiment.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a man pushing a giant boulder up a hill (Try TO). Then imagine a scientist in a lab coat mixing two colorful liquids in a test tube (Try -ING).
Rhyme
If it's hard and you might fail, 'Try to' will tell the tale. If you're testing out a way, 'Try -ing' saves the day.
Story
Leo was in the kitchen. He tried to open a jar of pickles (he pulled and pulled, but it was stuck). Then, he tried running the jar under hot water (he did this to see if it would loosen the lid). It worked!
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Look around your room. Find one thing that is difficult to do (e.g., touching the ceiling) and say 'I am trying to...'. Then find one problem (e.g., it's too dark) and think of a solution using 'Try...ing' (e.g., Try opening the curtains).
نکات فرهنگی
British speakers use 'try and' very frequently in casual speech, even more than Americans.
In US tech culture, 'try -ing' is the standard way to offer troubleshooting advice.
In academic writing, 'try' is often replaced by more formal verbs like 'attempt' or 'endeavor'.
The word 'try' comes from the Old French 'trier', meaning 'to pick out, cull, or sift'.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
What is something difficult you tried to do last year?
If I can't sleep tonight, what should I try doing?
Have you ever tried to learn a skill that was way too hard?
Try imagining your life in 10 years. What do you see?
موضوعات نگارش
اشتباهات رایج
Test Yourself
Your laptop is frozen? ______ it off and on again.
I was so tired that I tried ______ my essay, but I fell asleep at my desk.
Find and fix the mistake:
If you are bored, try to watch a new series on Netflix.
Score: /3
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercisesThe door was stuck. I tried ___ it, but it wouldn't open.
If your phone is slow, try ___ it.
Find and fix the mistake:
I tried to adding more salt to the soup, but it was still bland.
Make an effort to be on time.
A: I have a terrible cough. B: Have you tried ___ some honey?
'Try to' is used for experiments.
1. Try to sleep. 2. Try sleeping.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercisesHe tried ______ the heavy box, but it wouldn't budge.
I had a sore throat, so I ______ gargling with salt water.
Translate: 'Prova a usare una password diversa.'
I tried to learn the guitar but my fingers hurt.
try / some / adding / sugar / coffee / your / to
Match the pairs:
I ______ avoid the traffic, but the highway was blocked.
Try ______ less time on TikTok if you want to be more productive.
Ho cercato di non ridere.
Try to update the app to fix the bug.
Score: /10
سوالات متداول (8)
No, you should avoid it. In formal writing like IELTS, always use `try to`.
Yes. `I tried to call` means you attempted to make the call (maybe the line was busy). `I tried calling` means you made the call as a way to solve a problem.
The most common form is `try not to` (e.g., 'I tried not to laugh').
No. You must choose either `to open` (effort) or `opening` (experiment). Never mix them.
Yes, the distinction between effort and experiment is almost always present when followed by a verb.
No, 'try' is not typically followed by a 'that' clause. We use infinitives or gerunds.
Use `Try -ing`. For example, 'Try talking to him' sounds softer than 'You must talk to him'.
Usually, one sense is stronger. If you are focusing on the struggle, use `to`. If you are focusing on the result, use `-ing`.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Tratar de vs. Probar a
English requires a change in verb ending (-ing vs to), while Spanish changes the main verb or preposition.
Essayer de
French doesn't have a gerund equivalent for 'try -ing'.
Versuchen vs. Ausprobieren
German uses two different verbs, while English uses one verb with two different structures.
~te miru vs. ~to suru
The logic is very similar to English, making this rule easier for Japanese speakers.
Hawala (حاول) vs. Jaraba (جرب)
Like German, Arabic uses two distinct verbs.
Nǔlì (努力) vs. Shìzhe (试着)
Chinese doesn't have verb conjugations, so the distinction is purely lexical.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
ویدیوهای مرتبط
The Mountain of Material You Never See
Awesome Blossom Onion Bites | Crispy Blooming Onion Fritters | Food Wishes
Northern Ireland's Flag Problem
GERUND (-ing) or INFINITIVE (to) - When & How to Use them! (+ Free PDF & Quiz)
English with Lucy
GERUND (ing) or INFINITIVE (to) – Everything You Need to Know!
JForrest English
🔥 EXPLAINED! When to use the Infinitive and Gerund After Verbs
English with Greg
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Overview آیا تا به حال به طور تصادفی به فالوورهای اینستاگرام خود گفتهاید که قهوه صبحگاهیتان بعد از یک خواب طولانی `fee...
مصدر و اسم مصدر مجهول (being done / to be done)
Overview آیا تا به حال حس کردهاید که فقط یک شخصیت فرعی در فیلمی هستید که توسط شخص دیگری `being directed` (کارگردانی می...
Stop + اسم مصدر (Gerund) در مقابل مصدر (Infinitive): ترک کردن در مقابل توقف موقت
### Overview زبان انگلیسی، با وجود ساختار منطقیاش، گاهی اوقات ظرافتهایی دارد که میتواند برای زبانآموزان چالشبرانگی...
Infinitives and Gerunds: Verb Patterns (Want to Go / Enjoy Going)
## Infinitives and Gerunds: Verb Patterns ### Verbs + to + infinitive - **want**: I want **to eat**. - **need**: She ne...
عبارات وصفی انگلیسی: انجام دو کار همزمان (V-ing)
### Overview استفاده از ساختارهای Participle Clause در زبان انگلیسی، به خصوص با شکل V-ing (Present Participle)، یکی از ا...