Használjatok

Használjatok is a Hungarian verb form that functions as the second-person plural imperative, meaning “you (plural) use” or “please use.” It is formed from the verb használni (to use) and is used when addressing a group directly, giving them a command or instruction.

Formation and spelling: The imperative plural is created from the stem használ- by adding the suffix -jatok (orthographically written as használjátok in standard Hungarian). This form is used in many practical contexts, such as instructions, guidelines, and demonstrations. The exact spelling can vary with orthographic conventions, but használjátok is the common, standard form in written Hungarian.

Usage: használjatok is typically found in manuals, recipes, safety briefings, and other contexts where a group is told to use a tool, method, or piece of equipment. It is direct and commands-oriented. For formal or polite address to a group, different forms are preferred, such as a verb form in the indicative mood (Használják Önök, or Használják) depending on the context and level of formality.

Examples:

- Használjatok ezt a gépet a leírás szerint.

- Használjátok a védőfelszerelést, amíg dolgoztok.

Notes: As with many imperative forms in Hungarian, használjatok carries a direct, instructional tone. In polite or formal communication, speakers often opt for non-imperative constructions or formal second-person forms rather than the imperative plural.

See also: Imperative mood, használni, Hungarian grammar, formality in Hungarian.

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