No. 5,390 in Polish
starają
"Starają" means "they try" in English.
In a sentence
Oni starają się osiągnąć swoje cele.
They are trying to achieve their goals.
In this sentence, 'starają się' is used reflexively to describe the action of 'trying' or 'making an effort' toward achieving goals.
Rodzice starają się zapewnić dzieciom najlepszą edukację.
Parents strive to provide the best education for their children.
Here, 'starają się' indicates the effort and dedication parents put into providing education for their children.
Zespół starają się zrealizować projekt na czas, mimo trudności.
The team is trying to complete the project on time despite difficulties.
In this instance, 'starają się' reflects the team's ongoing efforts to meet their deadline and overcome challenges.
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