This is the 1299th most frequent Korean word.
노력하고
"노력하고" means "putting in effort" or "trying."
In this sentence, '노력하고 있습니다' is used to express continuous effort towards a personal goal, focusing on self-improvement.
나는 매일 더 나은 사람이 되기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
I am striving every day to become a better person.
Here, '노력하고 있었어요' conveys the past continuous effort aimed at completing a specific task.
그녀는 프로젝트를 완성하려고 노력하고 있었어요.
She was trying hard to complete the project.
In this example, '노력하고 있습니다' emphasizes a collaborative effort in addressing an issue.