igyekeztél

Igyekeztél is the second person singular past tense form of the Hungarian verb igyekezni, meaning to strive, to endeavour, or to exert oneself. The infinitive igyekezni belongs to a group of verbs that describe making an effort. Igyekeztél specifically indicates that you made an effort in the past.

In usage, igyekeztél describes the act of trying or making a concerted effort, often regardless of the outcome. It can carry a neutral or positive nuance, and is commonly used to acknowledge effort in spoken or written language. The form is typical in narrative or descriptive sentences about past actions.

Examples:

- Tegnap igyekeztél, és végül megoldottad a feladatot. (Yesterday you tried hard and finally solved the task.)

- Igazán igyekeztél, és ez látszott az eredményen. (You really made an effort, and this was evident in the results.)

Related forms and notes:

- Infinitive: igyekezni; present forms include igyekszem, igyakszelsz, igyekszik, etc.

- Other past forms: igyekeztem (I tried), igyekezett (he/she tried), igyekeztek (you all/they tried).

- Imperative: igyekezz! (try hard) and igyekezzetek! (you all try hard).

Igyekeztél is part of a broader set of expressions describing effort and perseverance in Hungarian, often used to comment on or reflect about past actions.