Zárjuk

Zárjuk is a Hungarian verb form meaning “we close” or “we shut,” depending on the direct object. It is the present indicative first-person plural form of zárni, the verb that means to close, shut, or lock. The root zár also exists as a noun meaning a lock or a closure. In everyday use, zárjuk describes the action of closing something together, as in Mi zárjuk az ajtót (We are closing the door). The precise sense—close, shut, or lock—depends on the object.

Grammatically, zárni is a regular verb of the first conjugation. The present indicative first-person plural form is zárjuk; the simple past first-person plural is zártuk; the imperative plural is zárjátok. For example: Ma zárjuk az ablakokat; Tegnap zártuk a kaput; Zárjátok be az ajtót. These forms illustrate how the verb adapts to different tenses and moods while keeping the same stem.

Etymology and related terms: The verb zárni derives from the noun zár, meaning lock or closure. The infinitive is formed with -ni, and the various suffixes attach to the stem zár to indicate person, number, and tense. Related Hungarian terms include zár (lock), lezárni (to seal or close off), and zárás (closure or sealing).