Próbálsz

Próbálsz is a Hungarian verb form meaning “you try” or “you are trying.” It is the second-person singular present indicative form of the verb próbál, which means to try or to attempt. The base infinitive is próbálni, and próbal- forms the present tense with personal endings.

Morphology and related forms: próbál is a regular -ál verb, and its present tense varieties reflect person and number. Examples of present-tense forms include én próbálok (I try), te próbálsz (you try), ő próbál (he/she/it tries), mi próbálunk (we try), ti próbáltok (you all try), ők próbálnak (they try). The specific form próbálsz corresponds to the second-person singular. The noun próba means a trial or test, and the verb is semantically related to this noun.

Usage and meaning: Próbálsz is used when the subject is the person addressed in informal speech. It denotes an ongoing or general attempt and can appear in questions or statements. Yes-no questions often attach the question particle -e to the verb, e.g., Próbálsz-e segíteni? (“Are you trying to help?”). The form can also appear in imperatives or in subordinate clauses depending on context.

Related terms: The noun próba (trial, test) and the verb próbál (to try). Other related verbs include megpróbálni (to attempt, to try hard) and próbálgat (to try a little, to test gradually).

See also: próba, próbál, próbálgat.

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