Használj

Használj is the second-person singular imperative form of the Hungarian verb használni (to use). It is used to give a direct command or instruction to someone to use something when the object is indefinite or not specified. In contrast, the corresponding imperative with a definite object is használd (for example, Használd a tollat – Use the pen).

In Hungarian, imperative forms vary by object definiteness. Használj is typically used when the object is not specified or is general. Other persons and numbers use forms such as használjunk (let’s use) and használjatok (you all use). The negative imperative is ne használj (do not use). With a definite object, the form changes to használd, and you would say ne használd (do not use this/that) when appropriate.

The verb often appears in combination with particles to form phrasal meanings. For example, használd fel means “make use of” or “take advantage of,” as in Használd fel ezt a lehetőséget (Take advantage of this opportunity). The base infinitive is használni, and the noun related to the action is használt vagy a használat, meaning usage or utilization.

Etymology traces használ from the Hungarian root related to haszon (benefit, profit) and the formation of the noun használat (usage, utilization). The imperative használj is a common part of instructional language, advertising, and everyday speech, functioning as a straightforward directive to perform the action of using something.