노력하고

trying, making an effort

→ 노력하다
노력 effort, hard work + 하 do; be + 고 Progressive connective
verb Rare #29,867
trying, making an effort Often used before 있다 to mean “be trying” or “be making an effort.”
KO: 저는 매일 노력하고 있어요.
EN: I try every day.
Conjugation of 노력하다
Indicative
노력하고

저 충분히 노력하고 있나요?

Am I trying hard enough?

— 담뽀뽀 (1985)

노력하고 있는데 계속 말을 하면 좀 힘들어

I'm trying, but it gets a little difficult if I keep talking.

— 쿵푸팬더 4 (2024)