Megkíséri

Megkíséri is a Hungarian verb in the present tense form 3. person singular, derived from the base megkísér and the verb kísér. It means to attempt or to try to do something. The prefix meg- adds a nuance of undertaking or attempting rather than simply trying; in this sense, megkíséri corresponds to “he/she/it attempts” in English.

Etymology and meaning: The verb combines the prefix meg- with kísér, which in one sense means “to accompany” but in this construction conveys the sense of trying or testing an action. The everyday common verb with a similar sense is megpróbálni, but megkísérni or megkísérli/megkísérik are used to emphasize an active attempt, often in more formal or technical contexts. Related terms include megkísérelni and megpróbálni.

Usage and grammatical notes: Megkíséri is transitive and typically governs an infinitive clause or a direct object that indicates what is being attempted. It can appear in various tenses with the appropriate affixes: megkísérem, megkíséred, megkíséri, megkísérjük, megkíséritek, megkísérik. In Hungarian, megkísérni or megkísérelni are common variants when describing attempts, especially in reporting or analytical writing. In everyday speech, megpróbálni is the more frequent everyday alternative.

Examples:

- Ő megkíséri megoldani a feladatot. (He is attempting to solve the task.)

- A kutató megkísérte a hipotézis tesztelését. (The researcher attempted to test the hypothesis.)

See also: megkísérelni, megpróbálni, kísérlet.