Azonosítsanak

Azonosítsanak is a finite verb form in Hungarian, specifically the present subjunctive (kötőmód) of azonosítani, in the 3rd person plural. It is used in subordinate clauses to express a wish, request, or hypothetical obligation, often following verbs or particles that introduce a demand or suggestion. The form indicates that the subject(s) of the clause should identify or determine something.

Etymology and form: azonosítani comes from the adjective azonos (identical, the same) plus the infinitive suffix -ítani, creating a transitive verb meaning to identify. The present subjunctive plural ending -janak/-jenek yields azonosítsanak, which in standard spelling becomes azonosítsanak due to stem ending with -osít-. The mood is distinct from the indicative and the imperative, and it governs agreement with a plural subject.

Usage: The form is common in formal, administrative, legal, and journalistic Hungarian, where indirect requests or recommendations are common. It appears after verbs of urging, requesting, or ordering, typically with a "hogy" clause or in constructions such as "Kérjük, hogy azonosítsanak minden érintettet" (Please identify all involved). It is not a direct command form but a mood that softens or encodes modality in polite or official discourse.

Examples:

- Kérjük, hogy azonosítsanak minden érintettet. (Please identify all involved.)

- A vizsgálat megkezdése érdekében azonosítsanak minden gyanús személyt. (To begin the investigation, identify every suspicious person.)

Notes: azonosítsanak is rarely used in casual conversation, where simpler forms or indicative constructions are more common. It reflects Hungarian’s rich subjunctive mood, allowing nuanced formal communication.