Kezdjek

Kezdjek is a Hungarian verb form derived from the verb kezdeni, meaning to begin. It is the first-person singular form used in constructions that express a wish, intention, or tentative action, most often in combination with the particle hadd, meaning let me. In this usage, the form functions similarly to an optative or subjunctive in other languages.

Usage and examples provide the clearest sense of its function. A typical construction is Hadd kezdjek neki, which translates roughly to Let me start on it. The phrase is common in spoken Hungarian when the speaker asks for permission or signals a personal intention to begin a task. Kezdjek can appear in various informal and formal contexts, including dialogue, planning conversations, or written narration that reflects direct speech.

Form and variants form the core of its description. The base stem is kezd-, with the suffix -jek marking first-person singular reference in this particular mood/usage. Some grammars also note closely related forms such as kezdjem, which may be encountered in similar affirmative-wish contexts or dialectal speech; the exact preference can vary by region or register. Overall, kezdjek and its variants are understood as expressions of the speaker’s wish to initiate action.

See also: kezdeni, verbs of onset and intention, Hungarian mood and modality, usage of hadd. References to Hungarian grammar allow further detail on the nuanced distinctions between related subjunctive-like forms and their stylistic effects in different contexts.