leitast við
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Verb
- 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.
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