keressünk

Keressünk is a Hungarian expression that means “let us search” or “let’s look for.” It is formed from the verb keresni, which means to search or to look for, together with the suffix -sünk that marks the first-person plural hortative or present-subjunctive form. The phrase is used to invite a group to undertake a search or investigation together.

Grammatically, keressünk is the present tense, first-person plural form of the subjunctive/hortative mood in Hungarian. It functions as a prompt or invitation to act, similar to the English “let’s …” It can stand alone as a complete exhortation or appear as part of a larger sentence, for example: Keressünk információt a projekthez; Keressünk megoldást a problémára.

Usage and context are broad. Keressünk appears in everyday conversation, classroom tasks, collaborative projects, and instructions in educational materials or media prompts. It is common in collaborative or problem-solving settings, where participants are encouraged to search for information, clues, or solutions. While it is a neutral and versatile form, in more formal writing other expressions might be preferred, but keressünk remains widely understood and standard for spoken Hungarian.

Etymology and related forms: keressünk derives from the root keres- with the suffix -sünk, which creates the first-person plural subjunctive/hortative form. Related forms include keress (singular imperative), keressetek (plural informal imperative), and keressenek (plural formal imperative), all built from the same verb. The base verb is keresni, meaning to search or look for.