No. 17,134 in Russian
стараемся
"Стараемся" means "we try" in English.
In a sentence
Мы всегда стараемся быть вежливыми с другими людьми.
We always try to be polite to other people.
In this sentence, 'стараемся' is used to express an effort to exhibit a specific behavior (being polite).
Когда мы готовим ужин, мы стараемся использовать свежие продукты.
When we cook dinner, we try to use fresh ingredients.
Here, 'стараемся' indicates striving to make a particular choice or preference (using fresh ingredients).
На тренировке мы стараемся улучшить нашу технику.
During the training, we try to improve our technique.
In this context, 'стараемся' is employed to highlight an attempt to enhance or focus on a specific skill or aspect.
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