írjuk

írjuk is a Hungarian verb form belonging to the infinitive “írni,” meaning to write. It is the first-person plural present indicative form of the verb, and it also appears in hortative constructions meaning “let us write.” In Hungarian, present-tense forms can vary depending on whether the direct object is definite or indefinite; í rjük is used when the object is definite (for example, “írjuk a levelet” — “we write the letter”).

Usage and forms

- With an indefinite object or no object, the standard present plural is “írunk” (we write). Example: “Mi írunk egy levelet.” Translation: “We are writing a letter.”

- With a definite object, the definite-conjugation form is used, yielding “írjuk.” Example: “Mi írjuk a levelet.” Translation: “We are writing the letter.” The same pattern appears in related sentences such as “Írjuk meg a jelentést” (Let us write the report).

- It can also appear in hortative phrases: “Írjuk meg a jelentést” meaning “Let’s write the report.”

Related forms

- Infinitive: írni

- Past tense: írtunk (we wrote)

- Present tense, other persons: írok, írsz, ír, írunk, írtok, írnak (indefinite) or írom, írod, írja, írjuk, írjátok, írják (definite)

Origin and meaning

írni is a native Hungarian verb; the noun írás (writing, handwriting, a letter) shares the same root. The form í rjuk reflects the definite-object conjugation pattern in Hungarian, where the verb ending changes to mark a definite direct object.

See also

iros: related verb forms and the noun írás.