kenjük

Kenjük is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Hungarian verb kenni, which means to smear, coat, apply, or spread a substance on a surface. It is used when the speaker includes themselves with others performing the action, for example in instructions or descriptions of a shared activity.

Grammatically, kenjük is formed from the verb stem ken- combined with the infinitive ending -ni and the present-tense personal ending -jük. Like other Hungarian present-tense forms, it follows standard vowel harmony and can pair with indirect objects or targets such as food, skin, or surfaces. The form appears across a wide range of contexts, from cooking to cosmetics and surface treatments.

Usage and examples illustrate its everyday character. For instance: “Kenjük fel a vajat a kenyérre” (We spread the butter on the bread). “Kenjük be az arcát krémmel” (We apply cream to her face). In cooking, maintenance, and personal care, kenjük communicates a shared action of applying or coating a substance.

Etymology-wise, kenni is a native Hungarian verb with a long-standing presence in the language. Kenjük, as a conjugated form, reflects standard Hungarian verb morphology rather than a separate lexeme. See also: kenni, igék, magyar igei alakok.