"The priests are attempting to sing."

Translation: Prestene forsøker å synge.

[chiarabab]

what's the difference between forsøker and prøver?

[grydolva]

In certain contexts, like the example above, they are interchangeable, but prøve is an older word in Norwegian (in use in old Norse) and has heaps of meanings while forsøke is a bit younger and it's uses are narrower. Mostly you can also say prøve if you can say forsøke, but the other way around might not work.

Forsøke: try, attempt

Prøve: control, test, try, attempt, tempt, experience etc.

[chiarabab]

Thank you!

[OliveraMicic]

Tusen takk

[bru.oliveir]

Thanks!

[insider32]

Perfect explanation!