tries, makes an effort
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | стараюсь | — |
| Second | стараешься | стараетесь |
| Third | старается | — |
He is trying to quit smoking.
Он не подсказывает, а старается меня сбить!
He doesn't give me any hints, he tries to confuse me!
— Четыреста ударов (1959)
Кейт старается ходить на цыпочках.
Kate tries to walk on tiptoes.
He is trying very hard.
Не знаю, сколько тебе платит Айван, напрасно старается!
I don't know how much Ivan is paying you, but he's wasting his time!
— Машинист (2004)