leitast við

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Icelandic

Verb

leitast við

  1. to try
    Ríkisstjórnin leitast alltaf við að gera það sem er best fyrir þjóðina.
    The government always tries to do what's best for the nation.

Usage notes

  • The verb leitast við may seem formal, and the verb reyna (try, attempt) should rather be used in informal or colloquial context.