Elmondjuk

Elmondjuk is a Hungarian verb form that functions as the first-person plural present tense of the verb elmondani, meaning “to tell” or “to relate.” In standard usage it translates most often as “we tell” or, depending on context, as “we will tell,” since Hungarian frequently uses the present tense to express near-future actions.

Etymology and morphology: The form is built from the stem mond-, with the prefix el-, which adds a sense of completion or emphasis to the action of telling, and the suffix -juk, the 1st-person plural present ending. Related forms include elmondok (I tell), elmondod (you tell), elmondtuk (we told), and elmondaná (he/she would tell).

Usage: Elmondjuk appears in statements about sharing information, explanations, or narratives. It can introduce a following clause or sentence: “Elmondjuk, mi történt” can be translated as “We will tell you what happened” or more neutrally, “We will tell what happened.” It is common in formal or instructional contexts, such as manuals or presentations, where a group plans to disclose or explain details.

Nuance: Because Hungarian often uses the present tense to indicate future events, contextual cues determine whether elmondjuk means present action or near-term future intention. It should not be confused with mondjuk (“let’s say”) or with elmondani, the infinitive form.

Examples:

- Elmondjuk a szabályokat. (We will tell/Explain the rules.)

- A kutatók elmondjuk az eredményeket. (We will report the results.)

See also: elmondani, mondani, mond, elmondás.