Megpróbálják

Megpróbálják is a finite verb form in Hungarian, corresponding to “they try” in English. It is the present indicative, third-person plural, of the verb megpróbál meaning “to try” or “to attempt.” The prefix meg- marks the perfective aspect, and the suffix -ják marks the third-person plural. The stem before the suffix is próbál, from the verb próbálni “to attempt.”

The form is used to describe an attempt or effort undertaken by a group. For example: Megpróbálják elérni a célt. Megpróbálják megérteni a problémát. In these sentences, the subject is “they,” and the action is something being attempted or tested in the present.

Etymology and notes: The root prova is linked to the noun próba, meaning trial or test, and the verb próbál kapcsolódik hozzá meaning to try or attempt. The prefix meg- adds a completed, definite sense to the action in many contexts, giving a nuance of “they attempt and aim to do it.” The form megpróbálják is one of several related forms, including the infinitive megpróbálni and the definite one forms used with different subjects and tenses.

Related terms include próbál (to try), próbálkozás (attempt, try), and megpróbálható (able to be attempted). Megpróbálják is a common construction in everyday Hungarian, used in contexts ranging from informal planning to formal discussions about actions and outcomes.