használjunk

Használjunk is a Hungarian verb form meaning “let us use” or “we should use.” It is the 1st person plural imperative (the inclusive imperative) of the verb használni, which means to use. The form signals a proposal or instruction that includes the speaker and the listener.

Morphology and formation: Használjunk is built from the verb stem használ- plus the suffix -junk, which marks the 1st person plural imperative in Hungarian. This form contrasts with használj (2nd person singular imperative: “you use”) and használjatok (2nd person plural: “you all use”). The spelling follows standard Hungarian orthography, with a root that includes the consonant cluster használ-.

Usage: The form is used to initiate collaborative actions or decisions. It appears in spoken language, written instructions, manuals, academic discourse, and planning contexts where the speaker invites others to act together. The inclusive imperative emphasizes joint action rather than issuing a command to a single person.

Examples:

- Használjunk példát a magyarázathoz. (Let’s use an example to illustrate the explanation.)

- Használjunk erre a feladatra egy hatékony módszert. (Let’s use a effective method for this task.)

- Használjunk közös megközelítést a projekten. (Let’s use a common approach for the project.)

Notes: While widely used, Használjunk typically appears in contexts that involve cooperation and collective decision-making. It is one of several imperative forms in Hungarian that convey different subject perspectives.