Kezdjünk

Kezdjünk is a Hungarian hortative form meaning "let us begin" or "let's start." It is the first-person plural imperative of the verb kezdeni, which means to begin or start. The related noun kezdet means beginning, and the verb is historically connected to that noun.

Form and spelling: Kezdjünk is formed from the stem kez- with the imperative suffix -djünk, yielding the standard spelling kezdjünk. The form is used to propose a joint action by the speaker and the listeners, and it is commonly found at the start of meetings, projects, or tasks. For emphasis on starting to do something, Hungarian often pairs it with el or hozz, as in kezdjünk el dolgozni (let's start working) or kezdjünk hozzá (let's get started with it).

Usage: Kezdjünk is versatile and neutral, appropriate in both informal and formal contexts. It signals inclusion and cooperation and can introduce agendas, introductions, or step-by-step plans. Examples include: Kezdjünk azzal, hogy bemutatkozunk. Kezdjünk egy rövid megbeszéléssel. Kezdjünk el dolgozni a projekten.

Variations and related forms: In contrast to kezdjünk, other forms of the same verb include kezdj (singular imperative), kezdjetek (plural imperative), and kezdjük (indicative present: we begin). The phrase can be extended with hozz, el, or more direct objects to tailor the action, e.g., kezdjünk hozzá, kezdjünk el.

See also: kezdeni, kezdet, kezdő, hortative forms in Hungarian.