This is the 3780th most frequent Dutch word.
tracht
"Tracht" means "attempt" or "effort" in English.
In this sentence, 'tracht' is used as a verb meaning 'attempts,' indicating an action being tried or endeavored.
Hij tracht de deur te openen, maar het lijkt gesloten te zijn.
He attempts to open the door, but it appears to be locked.
Here, 'tracht' conveys the idea of striving to achieve something, specifically finding appropriate words.
Ze tracht de juiste woorden te vinden om haar gevoelens uit te drukken.
She tries to find the right words to express her feelings.
In this context, 'tracht' implies an effort or intention to inspire others.