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stai provando a

you’re trying to

→ stare
phrase Rare #40,702
you’re trying to Used with an infinitive to say that someone is attempting to do something. In questions, it means “are you trying to…?”
IT: Stai provando a imparare l’italiano?
EN: Are you trying to learn Italian?

Cosa stai provando a nascondere?

What are you trying to hide?

Stai provando a corrompermi?

Are you trying to bribe me?

Stai provando a rovinarmi la vita?

Are you trying to ruin my life?

Stai provando a rubarmi la donna?

Are you trying to steal my woman?

— I Tenenbaum (2001)

Stai provando a uccidermi.

You're trying to kill me.