kujaribu
koo-jah-REE-boo
How to say it
Swahilikujaribukoo-jah-REE-boosoon
Englishto try, to attempt; to testsoon
Frenchessayer, tentersoon
Meaning
To make an effort to do something, or to test something to see whether it works or fits.
Good to know
Followed by an infinitive (kujaribu kuogelea, to try to swim) or an object (kujaribu viatu, to try on shoes). Jaribio, plural majaribio, is a test or an attempt.
Examples
- Nitajaribu kufika mapema kesho.I will try to arrive early tomorrow.
- Jaribu viatu hivi kabla ya kununua.Try on these shoes before you buy them.
- Alijaribu mara tatu kabla ya kufaulu.He tried three times before he succeeded.
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