Alkalmazkodjunk

Alkalmazkodjunk is a Hungarian verb form meaning “let us adapt.” It is the first-person plural hortative form of the verb alkalmazkodik, which means to adapt, adjust, or comply with circumstances, expectations, or rules. The suffix -junk marks a collective exhortation, inviting a group to take cooperative action.

The sense of alkalmazkodik covers adjusting to new conditions, integrating into changing environments, or aligning with rules and norms. The form alkalmazdkodjunk is commonly used when addressing others to encourage flexibility and proactive response to changes, such as shifts in policy, technology, or social expectations. It is typically followed by prepositional phrases specifying what to adapt to, for example az új körülményekhez (to the new circumstances) or a szabályokhoz (to the rules).

Usage notes and nuance: alkalmazkodjunk conveys solidarity and a constructive attitude toward change. It appears in political rhetoric, organizational communications, education, and media, as well as in everyday speech when urging collective accommodation or cooperation.

Related terms include the noun alkalmazkodás (adaptation) and the noun/adjective alakítható form alkalm adaptable? The common compound także alkalmazkodóképesség (adaptability), used to describe the capacity to adjust. See also igazodik (to conform) and idomul (to conform, to fit).

Examples:

- Alkalmazkodjunk az új körülményekhez.

- Alkalmazkodjunk a változásokhoz és tanuljunk belőlük.