Megpróbálás

Megpróbálás is a Hungarian noun meaning the act of attempting or testing something. It refers to the effort to achieve a goal, or to try out an action, or to conduct a trial of a method, product, or hypothesis. In everyday language it is used to denote the moment or process of making an attempt, often carrying a sense of effort and uncertainty about the outcome. The word can describe both personal efforts and formal procedures, such as tests or trials.

Etymology and nuance: The noun is formed from the verb megpróbálni ("to attempt, to try") with the prefix meg- indicating completeness or thoroughness, and from próba ("trial, test"). Megpróbálás belongs to general and semi-formal registers; it overlaps with, but is distinct from, synonyms such as kísérlet (experiment), próba (trial), or próbálkozás (attempt). Megpróbálás often stresses the act of attempting or testing rather than the outcome.

Usage notes and examples: The megpróbálás can be counted or used in phrases such as megpróbálására or megpróbálás során. - Az új módszer megpróbálására pilot-programot indítottak. - A megpróbálások sorozata végül megerősítette a hipotézist. - A sikerhez vezető út a megpróbálások sorozata. In context, megpróbálás is commonly contrasted with more outcome-focused terms like siker or hiba, highlighting the process of trying rather than the result.

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