Hagyjon

Hagyjon is a Hungarian verb form derived from hagyni, meaning to leave or to let. It is the third-person singular present form used in the jussive or subjunctive mood and functions as a formal imperative. This form is used when addressing a single person in a polite, formal register, typically when using the pronoun Ön.

In formal contexts addressing more than one person, a different form is used, namely hagyjanak. The distinction mirrors the broader Hungarian system of mood and politeness, where the same verb stem can take different endings to convey formality and number. Hagyjon is thus a key example of the traditional formal imperative in Hungarian.

Usage notes and examples: hagyjon is employed to request or command in a courteous way. Common examples include hagyjon már békén, translated as “leave me alone, please,” and hagyjon nekem egy percet, kérem, meaning “please give me a minute.” The form signals respect and formality toward the addressee, and it is often found in service, official, or ceremonial language, as well as formal written instructions.

Etymology and grammar: hagyjon comes from hagyni (to leave/let) with the jussive/subjunctive suffix -jon/-jen, selecting -jon here due to vowel harmony with the stem hag-. The form illustrates Hungarian’s mood-based imperatives and the use of formal address in the second person.