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How to Say โ€˜I try my best.โ€™ in Italian

Cerco di fare del mio meglio.

cher-koh dee fah-reh del mee-oh meh-lyoh

[cher-koh dee fah-reh del mee-oh meh-lyoh]

Phrase Breakdown

Cerco di

cher-koh dee

Words in this phrase

Cerco

[cher-koh]

I try

To make an effort or attempt something.

Example

Cerco di fare del mio meglio per essere in anticipo sulle tendenze.

I try to do my best to be ahead of the trends.

di

[dee]

to

Indicating aim or purpose.

Example

Lo faccio di cuore per confrontarmi con chiunque migliore.

I do it wholeheartedly to compare with anyone better.

Fare del mio

fah-reh del mee-oh

Words in this phrase

fare

[fah-reh]

do

Execute an action or task.

Example

Ho fatto del mio meglio per apparire presentabile.

I did my best to look presentable.

del

[del]

of the

Used to indicate belongingness.

Example

Provo a fare del mio meglio in ogni progetto.

I try to do my best in every project.

mio

[mee-oh]

my

Belonging to oneself.

Example

Ogni giorno mi impegno a dare il mio meglio.

Every day I strive to give my best.

meglio

[meh-lyoh]

best

Exceeding all others in quality.

Example

Faccio del mio meglio per essere sempre all'altezza.

I do my best to always be up to par.

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