esküszünk

Esküszünk is the first-person plural present tense of the Hungarian verb esküszik, meaning to swear or to take an oath. The noun eskü means oath. The word pair reflects the core idea of making a solemn commitment.

Usage in Hungarian ranges from formal to everyday language. Esküszünk is used when a group publicly declares a commitment or pledge, such as in official ceremonies, civic oaths, or strong assurances within a text. It can also appear in religious or ceremonial contexts. Examples include phrases like Esküszünk, hogy betartjuk a törvényt (We swear that we will abide by the law) or in more informal declarations among speakers.

Grammar and form details: Esküszünk is the present indicative form for the first-person plural. Other conjugated forms include esküszöm (I swear), esküszöl (you swear), esküszik (he/she swears). The stem of the verb is esküsz-, to which Hungarian personal endings are attached.

Origins: The noun eskü is generally regarded as a loanword from Germanic languages, with the exact historical development debated among scholars. The verb esküszik is formed from the noun eskü plus standard Hungarian verb morphology, producing the meaning “to swear” or “to take an oath.”