Meaning
Expressing an intention not to make an effort.
Cultural Background
Direct refusal is often softened by adding 'shayad' (maybe) or 'dekhte hain' (let's see), even when the intent is 'no'. In a corporate setting, saying this directly is considered very rude; people prefer 'I will try my best' even if they don't intend to.
Gender matters
Remember to change 'करूँगा' to 'करूँगी' if you are female.
Meaning
Expressing an intention not to make an effort.
Gender matters
Remember to change 'करूँगा' to 'करूँगी' if you are female.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct future tense form.
मैं कोशिश नहीं ____।
Future tense for 'I' (masculine) is 'करूँगा'.
Fill in the blank.
वह बहुत कठिन है, इसलिए मैं कोशिश नहीं ____।
The subject is 'मैं', so 'करूँगा' is correct.
🎉 Score: /2
Practice Bank
2 exercisesमैं कोशिश नहीं ____।
Future tense for 'I' (masculine) is 'करूँगा'.
वह बहुत कठिन है, इसलिए मैं कोशिश नहीं ____।
The subject is 'मैं', so 'करूँगा' is correct.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt depends on the context. It is direct, which can be perceived as rude in hierarchical settings.
Related Phrases
कोशिश करना
builds onTo try
हार मानना
similarTo give up
