Fogalmazzanak

Fogalmazzanak is the third-person plural present subjunctive form of the Hungarian verb fogalmazni, meaning to formulate or to phrase. The present subjunctive is used to express a wish, suggestion, or indirect command, often in subordinate clauses introduced by verbs of saying, requesting, or commanding. In formal or bureaucratic contexts, fogalmazzanak commonly appears in sentences that ask others to formulate something.

Usage examples illustrate its function in indirect speech or polite instruction. For instance: "Azt kérem, hogy fogalmazzanak meg javaslatokat." or "Kérjük, fogalmazzanak meg egy összefoglalót." In these cases, fogalmazzanak marks a request or instruction directed at a group.

Morphological notes emphasize its form: fogalmazzanak is built from the stem fogalmaz- with the subjunctive plural suffix -zanak. It contrasts with fogalmazzon (3rd person singular present subjunctive) and with fogalmaznak (3rd person plural present indicative). The subjunctive mood is the key marker distinguishing this form from the indicative or imperative variants.

Etymology and related forms: the form derives from the verb fogalmaz, and is related to the noun fogalmazás, meaning formulation or wording. Related expressions include fogalmazzanak meg (let them formulate) and other subjunctive forms such as fogalmazzanak, fogalmazzon, and fogalmazzak, which cover different persons and moods.