törekedtek

Törekedtek is a conjugated form of the Hungarian verb törekedni, which means to strive or endeavour. The form is used with the second-person plural subject, addressing more than one person. In standard Hungarian, törekedtek is typically interpreted as a past-tense (imperfect) form, signaling that the addressed group made an effort in the past. The same verb can appear in other tenses and moods with different suffixes, but törekedtek specifically marks the second-person plural.

Morphology and function: Törekedni belongs to the category of regular, among-the-verbal stems that form past-tense endings with person-number suffixes. Törekedtek is constructed from the stem töreked- plus the second-person plural ending, aligning with other verbs that share the same pattern. The form is common in narrative and reported speech, as well as instructional or evaluative contexts where a group’s past efforts are described.

Usage notes: Because törekszik and törekedni are common in both spoken and written Hungarian, törekedtek appears most often in past-tense constructions such as personal narratives, reports, or dialogues. Its usage is standard across regional varieties of Hungarian, though stylistic choices may favor alternative phrasings in very formal or literary registers.

See also: törekedni, Hungarian verb conjugation, Hungarian grammar, past tense in Hungarian.