járjatok

Járjatok is a Hungarian verb form that functions as the second person plural imperative of the verb járni, meaning to go, to walk, or to move. It is used to give a direct instruction to a group, telling them to go somewhere or to proceed with a course of action. The sense can be literal (physical movement) or figurative (continue with a task).

Formation and usage: The imperative is formed from the verb stem jár- and the suffix -jatok, producing járjatok. This form is used when addressing multiple people in an informal or neutral context. For polite or formal address to several people, Hungarian typically uses the third-person plural imperative with Önök, which is járjanak (for example, Járjanak be!). The singular informal imperative is járj.

Usage notes: Járjatok appears frequently in everyday speech, instructional settings, and signs or commands. It is appropriate for directing a group in walking, moving to a location, or proceeding with a planned action. The form helps distinguish addressing a group of listeners as opposed to a single person.

Examples:

- Járjatok a kapu felé. (Head toward the gate.)

- Járjatok körbe a teret, és számoljátok meg, hány pad van. (Walk around the square and count how many benches there are.)

- Járjatok gyorsan, hogy ne késsetek. (Walk quickly so you won’t be late.)

See also: járni, imperative mood in Hungarian, other imperative forms (járj, járjanak).