Konzultáljanak

Konzultáljanak is a Hungarian verb form that functions as the third-person plural imperative of the verb konzultálni, meaning to consult. It is used to instruct a group of people to undertake a consultation, and can be translated as Let them consult or Please consult, depending on context. The form is typical in formal, bureaucratic, or legal language where directives are directed at committees, boards, or teams rather than at a single individual.

Grammatically, konzultáljanak is formed from the stem konzultál- with the suffix -janak, marking the third-person plural imperative in Hungarian. It is distinct from other imperative forms such as konzultáljatok (you plural) and konzultáljon (he/she/it or you formal singular). The construction allows a direct object and a prepositional complement, for example konzultáljanak az érintettekkel (Let them consult with the stakeholders).

Usage context and function: the form is commonly found in official guidelines, policy documents, meeting protocols, and legislative texts where an administrative body or group is instructed to seek advice, information, or opinions from others before proceeding. It emphasizes collective action and procedural due diligence rather than a casual suggestion.

Examples: a rule might state, “Konzultáljanak az érintettekkel és a jogi tanácsadóval a javaslat megvitatása előtt.” or a protocol could require, “Konzultáljanak a szakértőkkel a döntés előtt.” In everyday language, more informal imperatives would be used instead.

Etymology: the word derives from the Hungarian verb konzultálni, itself borrowed from the Latin consultare or from related European languages, reflecting the concept of seeking advice or information before acting.