törekedik

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Hungarian[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

tör +‎ -ekedik

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [ˈtørɛkɛdik]
  • Hyphenation: tö‧re‧ke‧dik
  • Rhymes: -ɛdik

Verb[edit]

törekedik

  1. (intransitive) to strive, endeavour (UK), endeavor, struggle, make an effort (to do something or for something: -ra/-re) (to try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently)
    Synonyms: tör, fáradozik, igyekszik, iparkodik
    Mindig a tökéletességre törekednek.They always strive to be perfect.
  2. (intransitive, rare, archaic) to be going or heading somewhere, attempt to get to a place
    Synonyms: igyekszik, iparkodik
    A városba törekedtek.They were trying to get to the city.

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