Megindulj

Megindulj is a Hungarian verb form functioning as the second person singular imperative of megindulni. The infinitive megindulni means to begin to move or to set off, with meg- adding a sense of initiation. Megindulj is used when directly addressing someone to start moving or to begin an action.

Usage and meaning

The expression covers physical movement by people, animals, vehicles or machinery, as well as the start of non-physical processes. Examples include a person starting to walk, a vehicle beginning to move, or a later-stage event such as a crowd starting to advance. Figuratively, megindulni can describe the onset of movements, trends, or activities, for instance a campaign or a movement beginning to gain momentum.

Grammatical notes

Megindulj appears in imperative mood directed at a single you (te). The corresponding formal or plural forms are meginduljatok (plural) and meginduljanak (formal/plural). The verb is often contrasted with elindul, which emphasizes starting to move along a route or course; megindul suggests the act of starting from rest or the moment movement begins.

Examples

- Megindulj, és ne késd le a találkozót. (Start moving and don’t be late for the meeting.)

- A gyermek megindult a játszótér felé. (The child began moving toward the playground.)

- A tömeg hirtelen megindult az utcán. (The crowd suddenly began to move down the street.)

See also

elindul, indul.