Gondolj

Gondolj is the second-person singular imperative form of the Hungarian verb gondol, meaning to think. It is used to tell someone to think, reflect, or consider something. The base verb is gondolni, and gondolj is the form you use when addressing one person informally.

Grammatical notes and variants: In polite or formal address, the corresponding forms are gondoljon (singular) and gondoljanak (plural). For the plural informal form, you would say gondoljatok. The imperative can be combined with pronouns or prepositional phrases to indicate what to think about, as in gondolj a jövődre (think about your future) or gondolj bele (think it through). The negative imperative uses ne, as in ne gondolj rá (don’t think about it).

Usage and context: Gondolj is a common directive in everyday speech, literature, and media, often used to prompt reflection, caution, or consideration. It can appear in advice, exhortations, or rhetorical questions. Set phrases such as gondolj csak bele or gondolj a következményekre are frequently encountered in Hungarian spoken and written language.

Overview: As a key imperative form of a fundamental verb, gondolj serves to mobilize attention or judgment in conversation. Its usage spans informal and formal contexts through its various conjugations, and it pairs with objects and prepositional phrases to specify the topic of thought.