járjunk

járjunk is a Hungarian verb form that serves as the first-person plural imperative of the verb járni, meaning to go, walk, or move about. In use, it functions to propose a collective action with another person or a group, typically translating to “let’s go” or “shall we go.” The phrase is common in everyday speech and can accompany a destination or an activity, often inviting shared movement or an excursion.

Grammatically, járjunk is formed from the verb stem jár- with the 1st-person plural imperative suffix -junk. The base verb járni is imperfective, so járjunk can express a plan or suggestion for an ongoing or repeated action, rather than a single completed act. It contrasts with the 2nd-person singular imperative járj (you go) and the 3rd-person plural járjanak (they go), illustrating standard Hungarian imperative conjugation.

Usage notes include that járjunk is widely used in informal and semi-formal contexts to initiate joint travel or activity. Common constructions pair it with a destination or purpose, for example: Járjunk el a múzeumba. (Let’s go to the museum.) Járjunk együtt a parkban. (Let’s walk together in the park.) It can also express a gentle invitation or suggestion to begin an outing.

Related terms include gyerünk, an exclamation meaning “come on” or “let’s go,” and the alternative imperative form menjünk from menni, which carries a similar meaning in many contexts but with a sense more centered on moving to a destination.