try
gb/tɹˈaɪ/ us/tɹˈaɪ/
A1
English
~ 200
megpróbál, kipróbál, felpróbál, megkóstol, tárgyal, bíróság elé állít, próbálkozás, próba, cél
VERB
A1
1
megpróbál
A2
Usage pattern:
to try [to do something]
I will try to finish the report by tomorrow.
Megpróbálom holnapra befejezni a jelentést.
She tried to open the jar, but it was stuck.
Megpróbálta kinyitni a befőttesüveget, de beszorult a teteje.
They tried calling him several times, but he didn’t answer.
We should try to be on time for the meeting.
He tried his best to make her smile.
Learner examples
I will try to help you.
Megpróbálok segíteni neked.
Please try to open the door.
Kérlek, próbáld meg kinyitni az ajtót.
She will try to cook dinner.
We try to learn new words every day.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'try to do' (make an effort) with 'try doing' (experiment with an action).
Meaning
Attempt to do something
Collocations
try hard
|try again
|try your best
|try to help
|try new things
Synonyms
attempt (Slightly more formal; used in similar contexts but less common in everyday speech.)
|
endeavor (More formal and literary than 'try'.)
Antonyms
quit (To stop making an effort, opposite of attempting.)
|
avoid (To deliberately not attempt something.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|self-improvement
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To do something to see if it works or if you can do it.
To make an effort to do, achieve, or deal with something, often without certainty of success.
VERB
A1
2
Usage pattern:
to try [something]
You should try this cake—it's delicious.
Meg kellene kóstolnod ezt a süteményt – nagyon finom.
He tried the new phone before buying it.
Vásárlás előtt kipróbálta az új telefont.
They tried several different paints before choosing one.
I want to try yoga classes next week.
Learner examples
Please try this soup.
Kérlek, kóstold meg ezt a levest.
She will try the blue dress.
Fel fogja próbálni a kék ruhát.
I want to try that game.
We can try this bus route.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'try on' (for clothes) with 'try' alone; 'try on' is specific to clothing.
Meaning
Test or use something briefly
Collocations
try food
|try clothes on
|try a product
|try a sport
Synonyms
test (More technical; often used in scientific or formal evaluation.)
|
sample (Suggests trying a small amount, especially of food or drink.)
Antonyms
ignore (To not test or experience something.)
Themes
shopping
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To use or do something for a short time to see if you like it or if it works well.
To use, examine, or experience something in order to see if it works, is suitable, or you like it.
VERB
B2
3
tárgyal
B2
Usage pattern:
to try [someone] for [a crime]
The court will try him for theft next week.
A bíróság a jövő héten tárgyalja a lopási ügyét.
She was tried for fraud and found guilty.
Csalás miatt állt bíróság elé, és bűnösnek találták.
The judge tried several cases that day.
Learner examples
The court will try him next month.
A bíróság a jövő hónapban tárgyalja az ügyét.
They will try her for the crime.
A bűncselekmény miatt bíróság elé fogják állítani.
He was tried for stealing.
Meaning
Judge in a court of law
Collocations
try a case
|try someone for murder
|court tries
Synonyms
prosecute (Focuses on bringing legal action against someone; not exactly the same as presiding over the trial.)
|
hear (In legal context, means to listen to and judge a case.)
Antonyms
acquit (To formally declare someone not guilty after trial.)
Themes
law
Definition
To have a legal trial for someone in court.
To examine and decide a legal case in a court of law.
NOUN
A2
4
próbálkozás
B1
próba
A2
Let me have a try at fixing it.
Hadd tegyek egy próbát a megjavításával.
It’s worth a try, even if it might fail.
Megér egy próbát, még ha lehet, hogy nem sikerül is.
After several tries, she finally succeeded.
Learner examples
I want to have a try.
Szeretnék tenni egy próbát.
It is my first try at cooking.
Ez az első próbálkozásom a főzéssel.
He made one more try.
Meaning
An act of attempting something
Collocations
give it a try
|first try
|one more try
Synonyms
attempt (More formal but otherwise similar in meaning.)
|
effort (Focuses more on the energy put into the action rather than the action itself.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failure to make any attempt.)
Themes
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you do something to see if you can do it or if it works.
An act of making an effort to do something.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
5
cél
B2
He scored two tries in the match.
Két célt szerzett a mérkőzésen.
That was an incredible try from the winger.
Hihetetlen cél volt a szélsőtől.
They won thanks to a last-minute try.
Learner examples
He scored a try in rugby.
Rögbiben célt szerzett.
The team got two tries.
A csapat két célt szerzett.
She made a try at the end of the game.
Meaning
Rugby score by grounding ball
Collocations
score a try
|convert a try
Synonyms
touchdown (Similar concept in American football but with different rules.)
Themes
sports
Definition
In rugby, when a player puts the ball on the ground over the other team's goal line to get points.
In rugby, a way of scoring points by touching the ball down in the opponent's in-goal area.
Grammar
Dictionary form
try
IPA
GB/tɹˈaɪ/
US/tɹˈaɪ/
Syllables & stress
try (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (try)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: try
- Plural: tries
Verb
- Base: try
- 3rd Person Singular: tries
- Present Participle: trying
- Past: tried
Word family
Forms
tries
noun
trying
verb
tried
verb
Core family
trial
noun B1
Related words
retry
verb
Negative and opposite forms
untried
adjective
Expressions
try and [verb]
1/tɹˈaɪ ˈænd vˈɚb/
fixed phrase
informal
'Attempt and then perform' structure with 'and'
'Try and' is used instead of 'try to' in informal speech before another verb, meaning you will attempt that action.
Examples
- Try and get here early tomorrow.
- I’ll try and call you tonight.
try on
1/tɹˈaɪ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Put on clothes to check fit/appearance
To put on clothes to see if they are the right size or look good.
Examples
- She tried on three dresses before choosing one.
- You should try on those shoes before buying them.
try one's best
1/tɹˈaɪ wˈʌnz bˈɛst/
fixed phrase
Make as much effort as possible
To do as much as you can to succeed at something.
Examples
- Don’t worry about winning—just try your best.
- She always tries her best at school.
try out
1/tɹˈaɪ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Test something for suitability or function
To use something for a short time to see if it works well or if you like it.
Examples
- We’re trying out a new recipe tonight.
- He tried out the bike before deciding to buy it.
give it a try
1/ɡˈɪv ˈɪt ə tɹˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
to attempt doing something once or briefly
To do something once to see if it works or if you like it.
Examples
- I’ve never played tennis before, but I’ll give it a try.
- I’ve never played tennis, but I’ll give it a try.
- Why not give it a try and see what happens?
- Why not give it a try and see?,