Indítsák

Indítsák is a Hungarian verb form derived from indítani, meaning to start or activate. It functions as a directive addressed to a group, roughly translating to “let them start” or “please start.” In grammar, Indítsák is the third-person plural form used in the present subjunctive (jussive/optative) mood and is common in formal or instructional language, such as manuals, procedures, and official communications.

Morphology and usage: The form is built from the stem indít- plus the suffix -ják, which marks 3rd person plural in this mood. The form is often used without an explicit subject, with the agent understood as the addressed group. It frequently appears in contexts requiring a neutral, procedural tone.

Examples: Indítsák el a motort. (Start the engine.) Indítsák meg a folyamatot. (Initiate the process.) Prefixes such as el- or meg- can accompany indít- to convey specific nuances, as in Indítsák el a készüléket (Turn on the device) or Indítsák meg a rendszert (Initiate the system).

Relation to other forms: Indítsák contrasts with informal imperatives such as Indítsd el (you singular) and Indítsátok (you plural, informal). It is especially common in written instructions, safety procedures, and formal guidance where a directive is directed at a group or at listeners in a polite or institutional context.

Etymology: The form comes from the verb indítani, with the 3rd person plural subjunctive suffix -ják.