Menjünk

Menjünk is a Hungarian verb form meaning “let us go” or “let’s go.” It is the first-person plural imperative of the verb menni, which means to go, come, or move. This form is used to propose a joint action by the speaker and one or more listeners.

Formation and grammar: Menjünk is created from the stem menj- of the verb menni plus the suffix -ünk, which marks the first-person plural imperative. The word is spelled and pronounced as written, and it appears in contexts where the speaker invites others to join in an action.

Usage and examples: The phrase is common in everyday speech for making a collective suggestion. Examples include Menjünk vacsorázni (Let’s go have dinner), Menjünk moziba ma este (Let’s go to the cinema tonight), and Menjünk haza (Let’s go home). It can appear with various complements or objects, depending on the proposed activity. The form contrasts with menjen (third-person singular formal) and menjetek (second-person plural imperative), which are used for different grammatical subjects.

Cultural and linguistic notes: In Hungarian, imperatives are formed by modifying the verb stem and adding person-specific suffixes. Menjünk is one of several imperative forms used to express collective action. The phrase is widely understood in Hungarian-speaking communities and is a common stylistic choice in dialogue, informal writing, and everyday conversation.