kifejeztük

Kifejeztük is a Hungarian verb form that functions as the first person plural past tense of the verb kifejezni, meaning to express. In English, it corresponds to “we expressed.” It is used when the subject is “we” and a statement, feeling, or stance was articulated in the past.

Etymology and form: The form derives from the verb kifejezni, which comes from the noun kifejezés (expression) combined with the infinitive suffix. The past tense ending indicates that the action was completed, and the -tük ending marks the first-person plural form in the definite past tense in many contexts. The word is typically followed by a definite direct object, such as véleményünket or aggodalmunkat, to specify what was expressed.

Usage: Kifejeztük is common in both formal and written language, as well as in careful spoken discourse. It is used to communicate that something was expressed or conveyed: for example, kifejeztük véleményünket (we expressed our opinion) or kifejeztük aggodalmunkat (we expressed our concern). The nuance emphasizes explicit articulation or clear communication of a thought, feeling, or position.

Related forms and terms: The verb family includes kifejezni (to express), kifejezés (expression), and kifejező (expressive). Other verbs conveying similar ideas of verbal articulation include kimondani (to utter) and kinyilvánítani (to declare or announce), which may carry slightly different shades of meaning.

Overall, kifejeztük is a standard, neutral way to state that a collective expression occurred in the past.