fennálljon

Fennálljon is a form of the Hungarian verb fennáll, meaning “to exist,” “to be in place,” or “to be in effect.” Specifically, fennálljon is the present subjunctive (present conjunctive) third-person singular form, used in dependent clauses to express a hypothetical, desired, or required state: “that it exists,” “that it remain in force,” or “that it be in effect.”

In usage, fennálljon signals non-indicative mood. It is common in formal, legal, or literary Hungarian, where speakers or writers describe conditions, wishes, or obligations rather than stating a fact. It often appears in clauses following verbs or expressions of wishing, urging, requesting, or necessity, such as “Kérem, hogy fennálljon a határidő” (Please ensure that the deadline remains in effect) or “Biztosítsák, hogy fennálljon a megállapodás mindaddig, amíg nincs felmondva” (Ensure that the agreement remains in force until it is terminated).

Morphologically, fennálljon is formed from fennáll (present stem meaning “to exist/be in effect”) plus the present subjunctive suffix -jon/-jen, aligning with Hungarian mood marking rather than tense. There is no distinct future subjunctive in Hungarian; the present subjunctive often covers hypothetical or desired future states when used in dependent clauses.

Etymology-wise, fennáll derives from a combination of fel- (“up/over”) and áll (“to stand”), with fenn- as a prefix form indicating position or state. Fennálljon thus conveys a sense of a state being asserted or wished to continue to exist.

See also: fennállás, fennálló állapot, Hungarian subjunctive mood, Hungarian grammar.