Segítsenek

Segítsenek is a Hungarian verb form derived from segíteni, meaning to help. It is the third-person plural present subjunctive (jelen idejű kötőmód) of segíteni. This mood is used to express wishes, possibilities, or polite requests rather than a simple statement of fact. In practice, segítsenek is most commonly found in subordinate clauses introduced by that or in formal requests, where the speaker wishes others to help.

Usage and function: Segítsenek is used to convey a wish or instruction directed at multiple people. It often appears after verbs like kérni, szeretni, vagy legyene szívesen, and in constructions with hogy to introduce the clause containing the desired action. Examples include: Azt szeretném, hogy segítsenek. Kérjük, hogy segítsenek. Legyenek szívesek, segítsenek. These forms appear in formal, administrative, or collaborative contexts where a courteous or collective request is appropriate.

Morphology and form: The form arises from the stem segít- plus the subjunctive plural suffix -enek, yielding segítsenek. This contrasts with segítenek (present indicative, they help). The subjunctive mood is not a direct imperative; it expresses a wish, a request, or a hypothetical scenario rather than a plain command.

Related forms and notes: Segítsenek is most naturally paired with third-person plural subjects. The corresponding singular present subjunctive is segít, as in legyen szíves, hogy segítsen. A direct command would be segíts, not segítsenek. In formal or written Hungarian, segítsenek appears to maintain a courteous, collective tone.