Üritama

Üritama is an Estonian verb meaning to try or to attempt. It describes making an effort to perform an action or to achieve a goal, often even when success is not certain. In use, üritama highlights the attempt itself rather than the outcome.

The infinitive form is üritama. It is commonly employed in everyday speech to convey initiative, perseverance, or a deliberate effort to accomplish something. For example, Ma üritan seda teha means “I am trying to do this,” and Ta üritas helistada, kuid telefon ei vastanud means “He tried to call, but the phone did not answer.” Another example is Me üritame leida lahendust, “We are trying to find a solution.”

Üritama is closely related to other Estonian verbs with similar meanings, such as proovima (to try or to attempt) and katsetama (to test or to experiment). While üritama emphasizes the act of making an effort, proovima can be used more broadly for attempting or testing in various contexts, and katsetama often implies trying something experimentally.

Etymology of üritama is not widely documented in basic references. The verb is a standard part of the Estonian lexicon and is routinely conjugated like other -ama verbs in everyday language.

See also: proovima, katsetama, Estonian language.