elhanyagoljuk

elhanyagoljuk is a Hungarian verb form meaning “we neglect” or “we fail to attend to.” It is the first-person plural present indicative of the verb elhanyagolni, which means to neglect, ignore, or fail to take proper care of something. The prefix el- adds a sense of completion or removal to the root hanyakol, giving the overall sense of neglecting something altogether or failing to give it due attention.

The base verb elhanyagolni is transitive and typically requires a direct object in the accusative, such as a task, duty, or person. In usage, elhanyagolni conveys a negative judgment about how the object is treated, often implying carelessness, negligence, or disregard. The term is common in both everyday speech and formal writing when describing neglected obligations or overlooked details.

Common related forms include elhanyagolás (noun: neglect), elhanyagolt (past participle: neglected), and various conjugated forms for different tenses and moods. The present tense first-person plural form, elhanyagoljuk, is used to express “we neglect.” Other present forms follow regular -olni verb patterns: te elhanyagolod, ő elhanyagolja, mi elhanyagoljuk, ti elhanyagoljátok, ők elhanyagolják.

Examples:

- Mi elhanyagoljuk a feladatot. (We neglect the task.)

- Nem szabad elhanyagolnunk az egészséget. (We must not neglect our health.)

Etymology: the verb is formed from a base hanyagol, with the prefix el- adding a sense of completion or removal, producing a term that conveys neglect or disregard.