Felpróbálni

Felpróbálni is a Hungarian verb meaning to try on clothing or accessories to check fit, size, comfort, or appearance. The term is commonly used in shopping and retail contexts, where a customer tries garments in a fitting room before deciding on a purchase. The prefix fel- combined with próbál (to try) conveys the sense of putting on or testing something worn on the body.

Usage and formation

Felpróbálni is a separable verb. In present tense you may say, for example, felpróbálom a ruhát, or A ruhát felpróbálom. In past narrative, felpróbáltam a kabátot is common. The construction typically requires a direct object specifying what is being tried on, such as ruha (garment), cipő (shoes), vagy kabát (coat). The reflexive or autonomous use is not typical; the action is directed at the item of clothing.

Context and nuances

Felpróbálni implies testing fit, style and suitability rather than merely wearing from habit. It is specifically associated with trying on items in a store or a fitting area, rather than wearing something for daily use. The term can be contrasted with próbálni in non-wear contexts, where the meaning is to attempt or test something in general.

Examples

Szeretném felpróbálni ezt a ruhát. A próbafülkében felpróbáltam három inget, mielőtt döntöttem. A cipőket felpróbálva megnéztem a kényelmet és a talp vastagságát.

See also

próbálás, próba, ruha méret, próbafülke.