attempted

[US]/əˈtemptɪd/
[UK]/əˈtemptɪd/

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of attempt; tried to do something; tried to capture or conquer (fortresses, strongholds, etc.); tried to conquer (mountains)
adj.not successful; intended but not completed

Phrases & Collocations

attempted to climb

sumubok na umakyat

attempted robbery

pagsisikapang pagnanakaw

attempted solution

sinubukang solusyon

attempted suicide

sinubukang pagpapakamatay

attempted entry

sinubukang makapasok

attempted repair

sinubukang ayusin

attempted theft

sinubukang pagnanakaw

attempted breakthrough

sinubukang pag-unlad

attempted escape

sinubukang makatakas

attempted pass

sinubukang pagdaan

Example Sentences

he attempted to climb the mountain but failed.

Sinubukan niyang umakyat sa bundok ngunit nabigo siya.

the company attempted to increase sales with a new marketing campaign.

Sinubukan ng kumpanya na taasan ang benta gamit ang isang bagong kampanya sa pagmemerkado.

she attempted to answer the question, but wasn't sure.

Sinubukan niyang sagutin ang tanong, ngunit hindi siya sigurado.

the burglar attempted to break into the house last night.

Sinubukan ng magnanakaw na pumasok sa bahay noong nakaraang gabi.

we attempted to contact him several times without success.

Sinubukan naming makipag-ugnayan sa kanya nang maraming beses ngunit walang nagawa.

the athlete attempted a new world record in the competition.

Sinubukan ng atleta na magtakda ng bagong world record sa kompetisyon.

the team attempted a difficult pass during the final seconds.

Sinubukan ng team na magpasa ng mahirap na bola sa huling segundo.

he attempted to explain his actions, but no one understood.

Sinubukan niyang ipaliwanag ang kanyang mga aksyon, ngunit walang nakaintindi.

the scientist attempted to replicate the experiment in the lab.

Sinubukan ng siyentipiko na gayahin ang eksperimento sa laboratoryo.

she attempted to calm the crying child with a lullaby.

Sinubukan niyang patahimikin ang umiiyak na bata gamit ang isang lullaby.

the chef attempted to recreate the classic dish from memory.

Sinubukan ng chef na muling likhain ang klasikong pagkain mula sa memorya.

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