Sétálj

Sétálj is a Hungarian verb form meaning “Walk!” or “Take a stroll.” It is the second-person singular informal imperative of the verb sétálni, which means to stroll or walk slowly. The related noun séta denotes a walk or stroll, and the base stem sétál- is formed from that root.

Form and usage. The infinitive is sétálni, and in present-tense conjugation the stem appears as sétál- in forms like sétálok, sétálsz, sétál. The imperative for a single informal addressee is sétálj. The plural or formal variants are sétáljatok (plural informal) and sétáljon / sétáljanak for formal or polite address. Sétálj is commonly used to give a direct instruction or encouragement, such as “Sétálj egyet a parkban” (Take a walk in the park) or “Sétálj velem egy kört.”

Usage notes. The form is informal and direct, typically used with people you know well or in casual contexts. In polite or formal situations, Hungarian would employ sétáljon (singular) or sétáljanak (plural). The verb can appear with adverbs or prepositional phrases to indicate pace or location, e.g., sétálj lassan, sétálj ki az utcára. It may also be used metaphorically to urge someone to relax or take things more slowly.

Etymology and related terms. Sétál derives from the noun séta (a walk), sharing its root with the related verb sétálni. Related forms include sétálás (the act of walking) and sétáló (someone who walks or a walking person).