Váltsunk

váltsunk is a Hungarian verb form meaning "let us switch" or "let's exchange." It is the first-person plural imperative (jussive mood) of the verb váltani, used to propose a change or transfer to another state, object, or course of action. The phrase is common in everyday speech and can refer to exchanging money, changing seats, or reconsidering a plan.

Formation and grammar: váltsunk is built from the stem vált- with the suffix -sunk to express the inclusive imperative for "we." The spelling includes a short vowel change and the consonant sequence vált-sunk, reflecting standard Hungarian conjugation patterns for verbs formed with the -t- stem plus -sunk. It is used with no additional pronoun because the subject is implicitly mi (we).

Usage and examples: The expression is versatile and practical in decision-making or negotiation contexts. Examples include: Váltsunk pénzt. (Let's exchange money.) Váltsunk irányt. (Let's change direction.) Váltsunk helyet. (Let's switch places.) Váltsunk szemléletet. (Let's change our mindset.) In many situations, váltsunk can be replaced by cseréljük vagy váltsunk át, but váltsunk is particularly common when proposing a direct action.

See also: váltás, váltani, cserélés. The form váltsunk exemplifies how Hungarian uses the inclusive imperative to propose collaborative actions.