Translation of Polish word "próbować" to English
próbować
/prɔˈbɔvak/
Meaning
VerbTo attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
How to use
The verb 'próbować' (to try / attempt / taste) is imperfective; its perfective pair is 'spróbować'. It conjugates ending in '-uję' (e.g., 'próbuję', 'próbujesz'). It is followed by either an infinitive (e.g., 'próbować pomóc' — to try to help) or a noun in the genitive case (e.g., 'próbować zupy' — to taste/try the soup).
🇬🇧 English
to try
Structure Guide
Polish Word: próbować
Translation: to try
Example Sentences
Chcę próbować nowy smak.
I want to try a new taste.
Próbuję nowy język.
I am trying a new language.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- próbować pomóc— to try to help
- spróbować jeszcze raz— to try once more (perfective)
- próbować jedzenia— to taste food / try food
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja próbowałem / próbowałam
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #363 in Polish
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What does the Polish word "próbować" mean?▼
The Polish word "próbować" means "to try" in English.
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