Kapcsoljunk

Kapcsoljunk is a form of the Hungarian verb kapcsolni and is used as the first-person plural imperative, meaning “let’s …” in English. It expresses a proposed joint action and is most commonly translated as “let’s turn on,” “let’s switch on,” or more generally “let’s connect.” The sense depends on the accompanying particles or context, such as be (on/activate), ki (off/deactivate), or át (switch to).

Grammatical notes:

- Kapcsoljunk is the 1st person plural imperative. It is formed with the suffix -junk/-jünk attached to the verb stem kapcsol-, yielding the equivalent of “let us …” in English.

- It is used with various particles to specify the action, for example: kapcsoljunk be (let’s turn on), kapcsoljunk ki (let’s turn off), kapcsoljunk át (let’s switch to), or kapcsoljunk össze (let’s connect/link).

Usage and context:

- In everyday speech, kapcsoljunk is used to propose collaborative actions involving devices, modes, or systems. Examples include turning on lights, starting equipment, or initiating a connection.

- The form is neutral and widely used in both informal and formal contexts where a group is being addressed.

Related terms:

- kapcsoló: switch

- kapcsolat: connection

- kapcsolódás: joining or coupling

Examples:

- Kapcsoljunk be a lámpát. (Let’s turn on the lamp.)

- Kapcsoljunk ki mindent, és meneküljünk belső módba. (Let’s switch off everything and go into standby.)

- Kapcsoljunk át erre a megoldásra. (Let’s switch to this solution.)

Kapcsoljunk is a practical, versatile form in Hungarian, used to initiate collective actions across a range of everyday technologies and interactions.