elnyerjék

Elnyerjék is the third-person plural present subjunctive form of the Hungarian verb elnyerni, which means to win, gain, or obtain. This finite form is used in subordinate clauses to express wish, possibility, or a hypothetical outcome, often after the conjunction hogy (that). The form reflects the mood and number of the subject and is typically found in more formal, literary, or juridical contexts.

Morphology and related forms: elnyerjék is derived from the stem elnyer- with the present subjunctive plural ending -jék. It contrasts with elnyerje (third-person singular present subjunctive) and with indicative or conditional forms such as elnyerik (they obtain) or elnyernék (they would obtain). The subjunctive mood here signals uncertainty, possibility, or a desideratum rather than a stated fact.

Usage: In Hungarian, the present subjunctive plural elnyerjék is most often encountered in clauses introduced by hogy, for example in a sentence like that they may win or that they were to win the prize. It is more common in written or formal language and in contexts such as news reports, legal language, or literary prose. In everyday speech, speakers may opt for indicative or other moods depending on modality.

Example: A pályázók abban bíztak, hogy elnyerjék a díjat. (The applicants hoped that they would win the prize.)