Cseréljenek

Cseréljenek is a Hungarian verb form derived from cserélni, meaning to exchange or swap. It is the third-person plural present subjunctive (jussive) mood, used to express a wish, instruction, or request addressed to multiple subjects. In formal or written language it can function as a directive, often in indirect speech or rules.

Morphology and forms: The form is built on the stem cserél- plus the suffix -jenek, following front-vowel harmony. The corresponding 3rd-person singular present subjunctive is cseréljen, while the 2nd-person plural imperative is cseréljetek. Together with other forms of cserélni, these endings illustrate the Hungarian mood and number system.

Usage: In everyday speech, direct commands to several people more commonly use the 2nd-person plural imperative, cseréljetek. The subjunctive cseréljenek appears in formal contexts, such as official instructions, written guidelines, or reported speech, where a wish or directive is attributed to others.

Examples:

- Cseréljenek ki egymással a könyveket. (Let them exchange books with each other.)

- A rendezvény protokollja szerint cseréljenek ki ötleteket a csapatok között. (According to the event protocol, let the teams exchange ideas.)

See also: cserélni, cserélés, csere.