Elérjünk

Elérjünk is a Hungarian verb form belonging to the 1st person plural present hortative (subjunctive) of the verb elérni, meaning “to reach” or “to achieve.” The form is used to propose or encourage a collective action, equivalent to the English “let us reach” or “may we reach.”

Formation and grammar: Elérjünk is formed from the verb stem ér- with the prefix el- (which often indicates attainment or completion) and the characteristic hortative ending -jünk. The prefix el- adds nuance related to reaching a goal or endpoint. As a finite form in mood is subjunctive, elérjünk is commonly found in exhortations, suggestions, or aims stated by a speaker together with others. It contrasts with the non-prefix form elérnénk or érnénk, where the nuance is different and can express a conditional or ongoing action without the hortative sense.

Usage: The form is typical in formal or collaborative contexts, such as speeches, proposals, or team planning, where a speaker invites others to act together toward a common objective. It can stand alone or introduce a clause, as in: Elérjünk a célhoz közösen. Elérjünk egy kompromisszumot. The choice to use elérjünk signals inclusivity and shared purpose.

Notes: While elérni covers reaching a goal in general, elérjünk emphasizes joint attainment. The form is mainly literary or formal; in everyday speech, speakers may opt for less marked constructions such as “Elérjük a célt” (we will reach the goal) depending on context.

See also: elérni, érni, hortative forms in Hungarian, mood and modality in Hungarian verbs.