próbować
to try, to attempt
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/pruˈbɔvat͡ɕ/
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Cultural Note
'Próbować' means both to try/attempt and to taste. At Polish family gatherings, the host will insist 'spróbuj!' (try it!) when offering food. In relationships, 'próbuję się zmienić' (I'm trying to change) shows emotional maturity — effort is highly valued in Polish culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Próbuję nauczyć się polskiego dla ciebie.
I'm trying to learn Polish for you.
Spróbuj tego ciasta, sama je upiekłam.
Try this cake, I baked it myself.