стараясь

стараясь

"Trying" or "making an effort."

Here, 'стараясь' introduces an action done simultaneously to the main verb 'говорил', expressing an intention or effort in conjunction with speaking.

Он говорил спокойно, стараясь не прерывать собеседника.

He spoke calmly, trying not to interrupt the interlocutor.

In this sentence, 'стараясь' shows the manner of the children's activity, conveying their effort and action goal while running.

Дети бегали по площадке, стараясь поймать бабочку.

The children ran around the playground, trying to catch a butterfly.

Here, 'стараясь' indicates a personal effort and intention in the process of writing, emphasizing the carefulness of the act.

Я писал письмо, стараясь выразить всё, что чувствую.

I was writing a letter, trying to express everything I feel.