Kerülj

Kerülj is a form of the Hungarian verb kerül and is used as the second-person singular imperative. It functions as a direct command or request to the listener to move away from something or to avoid a situation. The verb kerül itself has several senses in Hungarian, most commonly related to physical movement (to go around or around something) and to avoidance (to stay away from something or someone). The imperative kerülj therefore appears in contexts where the speaker wants the addressee to keep away from danger, trouble, or an undesirable location.

Grammatical notes and usage patterns: kerülj is an informal, singular imperative form, typically addressed to one person in casual speech. For formal address or plural situations, different forms are used, such as kerüljön (polite, third-person form) or other plural imperatives. Kerül as a root is versatile and appears in a range of phrases and constructions, including warnings, directions, and advice.

Context and nuance: In everyday language, kerülj conveys urgency or caution and is often found in safety instructions, warnings, or spontaneous commands. The exact meaning—stay away, get around, or avoid—depends on the surrounding words and the situation. The form kerülj is closely related to the infinitive kerül and to other derived forms used to express prohibition, avoidance, or movement.

See also: kerület (district) as a phonetic but unrelated term; kerület and keresztezés are examples of other Hungarian words sharing the ker- root. For broader discussion of the verb kerül and its conjugation, consult Hungarian grammar resources.