Tegyenek

Tegyenek is a Hungarian verb form derived from the verb tenni (to do or make). It is the third-person plural form used in the jussive or imperative mood, functioning to issue a directive or request to a group. In English, it is commonly rendered as “let them do” or “may they do.” The form is typical in formal and official language, such as legal texts, regulations, administrative instructions, and procedural prose, as well as in polite requests in indirect speech.

Formation and usage: Tegyenek is built from the stem tegy- with the plural ending -enek. It is used when addressing multiple subjects to perform a task or make a move, often in contexts where authority or procedure requires collective action. It contrasts with singular or second-person forms used for individuals or for addressing a group directly, such as tegye (singular/formal) or tegyetek (second-person plural).

Examples:

- A felek tegyenek nyilatkozatot. (The parties should/may make a statement.)

- A résztvevők tegyenek fel kérdéseket. (The participants should/may ask questions.)

Notes: Tegyenek appears most naturally in formal, procedural, or legal prose. It is part of a broader set of mood forms in Hungarian that express exhortation or permission toward a subject group, rather than a simple indicative statement.