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attempt in Irish

attempt in Irish is ionsaí, iarracht, ionsaigh — attempt means to try to do something, especially something difficult, without guaranteed success.

attempt in Irish

ionsaí
noun
The action of trying at something. [1530]
iarracht
noun
The action of trying at something. [1530]
ionsaigh
verb
(archaic) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.

What does "attempt" mean?

  1. verb To try to do something, especially something difficult, without guaranteed success.
    "Few climbers attempt that route in winter because it is so dangerous."
  2. noun An effort to do something, especially one that may fail.
    "After a failed attempt, she tried again the following morning."
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attempt in a sentence

  • Few climbers attempt that route in winter because it is so dangerous.
  • He attempted the marathon despite his injury.
  • After a failed attempt, she tried again the following morning.
  • His first attempt at the exam didn't go well.

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What is "attempt" in Irish?
"attempt" in Irish is ionsaí, iarracht, ionsaigh. attempt means: To try to do something, especially something difficult, without guaranteed success.
How do you use "attempt" in a sentence?
Example: "Few climbers attempt that route in winter because it is so dangerous." In Irish, "attempt" is ionsaí, iarracht, ionsaigh.
Are there other ways to say "attempt" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "attempt": ionsaí, iarracht, ionsaigh.
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