Megbizonyosodjunk

Megbizonyosodjunk is a Hungarian hortative form of the verb megbizonyosodni, used to express a collective invitation to verify or become certain about something. The expression translates roughly to “let us ascertain” or “let us make sure.” It belongs to the mood system of Hungarian as a first-person plural imperative (hortative) form, encouraging a group to undertake a cautious or verification-driven action.

Grammatically, megbizonyosodjunk is built from the stem megbizonyosod- of megbizonyosodni, with the suffix -junk marking the 1st person plural. The prefix meg- adds aspectual nuance, often indicating completion or thoroughness, so the form conveys a sense of careful, collaborative checking rather than a simple statement. The phrase is suitable for both formal and semi-formal contexts, including academic writing, journalism, and conversational speech when the speaker wants to emphasize shared responsibility to verify information.

Usage notes and examples:

- Megbizonyosodjunk arról, hogy az adatok pontosak. (Let us ascertain that the data are accurate.)

- Megbizonyosodjunk, mielőtt közzétesszük a hírt. (Let us verify before we publish the news.)

Compared forms include győződjünk meg, which more directly means “let us make sure” and is often used when aiming to ensure a specific outcome rather than simply become certain.

Overall, megbizonyosodjunk functions as a useful linguistic tool for promoting careful verification and collective responsibility in Hungarian discourse. See also győződjünk meg; hortatve/optative mood in Hungarian grammar.