Hallgassák

Hallgassák is a Hungarian verb form. It is the third-person plural present subjunctive (also called conjunctive mood) of the verb hallgat, meaning to listen. This form is used in subordinate clauses and after expressions of desire, necessity, or recommendation to express that “they should listen” or “that they listen.”

Formation and form. Hallgassák is built from the stem hallgass- plus the present-subjunctive ending -ák, giving hallgassák. The corresponding third-person singular present subjunctive is hallgassa. The form is used with a plural subject (ők) and appears in sentences that express wishes, instructions, or hypothetical situations rather than simple statements of fact.

Usage. The hallgassák form commonly appears after verbs or phrases signaling desire, obligation, or recommendation, often introduced by an explicit or understood that clause. Examples include: “Azt szeretném, hogy hallgassák meg a javaslatot.” and “A rendelet szerint hallgassák meg a szakértőket.” In these contexts the speaker envisions that the subjects listen, rather than asserting that they are listening as a fact.

Notes. Hallgassák is not a standalone lexical verb with a fixed meaning; it is a grammatical form of hallgat used to convey mood in dependent clauses. It plays a key role in polite or formal requests, prescriptions, and reported wishes, aligning with Hungarian uses of the subjunctive to express non-factual or desired outcomes. Related forms include hallgassa (singular) and other person-number variants of the present subjunctive.