létezünk

Létezünk is a Hungarian phrase meaning “we exist.” It is the 1st person plural present tense form of the verb létezni, which is used to express existence. The form mi exists as an ordinary assertion in speech and writing, with the subject pronoun mi implied in Hungarian conjugation.

In linguistic terms, létezünk functions as a straightforward statement about collective existence. It can be used in ordinary conversation to affirm that a group is present or real, and in more literary or rhetorical contexts it can carry additional emphatic or communal overtones. The phrase is adaptable to various registers, from casual discourse to philosophical or political writing, where the idea of shared being or belonging may be foregrounded.

Culturally, létezünk has appeared in Hungarian arts and media as a motif or title to evoke themes related to existence, identity, and solidarity. It is often employed to underscore a sense of collective presence in the face of social, political, or existential concerns. Works across genres—music, literature, and film—have used the phrase to prompt reflection on what it means for a group to be, to endure, or to assert its presence in a given context. Because the phrase is concise and potent, it often functions as a focal point for discussions about human or communal existence.

See also: létezés, existence, ontology.