lépjen

Lépjen is a Hungarian verb form derived from the root lép (to step). It is most commonly the polite imperative or hortative form used to address someone formally (the Ön form) and can also function as a third-person jussive or exhortative (let him/her/them step).

Morphology and pronunciation: lép + -jen yields lépjen; pronounced approximately [ˈleːpjɛn]. The suffix -jen/-jon is one of the standard imperative endings in Hungarian used with verb stems that end in certain consonants or vowels to form polite commands.

Usage: lépjen is used to give a polite command or invitation, for example in spoken requests, official language, or signage: "Lépjen be, kérem" (Please step in), "Lépjen hátra!" (Step back!). It can be negated as ne lépjen (Do not step) and has corresponding plural and formal-polite plural forms such as lépjenek (let them/you plural formally step).

Register and context: the form conveys formality and respect and is common in customer service, announcements, instructions, and written directives. In informal contexts a different form (lépj) is used for familiar second-person imperatives.