próbować

Polish

Etymology

From próba + -ować.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pruˈbɔ.vat͡ɕ/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔvat͡ɕ
  • Syllabification: pró‧bo‧wać

Verb

próbować impf (perfective spróbować)

  1. (transitive) to try [+infinitive = to do what] or [+genitive = what] (attempt)
  2. (transitive) to try (test if something works) [+accusative = what]
  3. (transitive) to rehearse (practice by repetition or recitation) [+accusative = what]
  4. (transitive) to taste (sample the flavor of something) [+genitive = what]
  5. (reflexive) to compete, to contend [+ z (instrumental) = with someone]
    Synonym: mierzyć się

Conjugation

Further reading

  • próbować in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • próbować in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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