szoktuk

Szoktuk is a Hungarian verb form that expresses habitual action by the subject, roughly translating to “we usually do” or “we tend to.” It comes from the verb szokni, which covers meaning related to habit, custom, or being accustomed to something. Szoktuk is used in present tense and is associated with a definite object in standard Hungarian conjugation, which affects how the verb is formed.

In usage, szoktuk marks that the action happens regularly or as part of a routine. It is often followed by an infinitive or a verb phrase that completes the meaning, or it can appear with a definite object when the sentence concerns a specific, known thing. Examples:

- Ezt a feladatot szoktuk megcsinálni. (We usually do this task.)

- Mi szoktuk megvárni a postást. (We usually wait for the postman.)

Grammatical notes:

Szoktuk is the first-person plural present form associated with habitual action. Hungarian distinguishes definite and indefinite conjugation; szoktuk is used in contexts where the object is definite, while other present forms (such as szoktunk) may appear in different constructions.

Etymology and relationship:

The form derives from szokni, whose core meaning is to be accustomed to or to do something habitually. The category of szot- forms is common in Hungarian for expressing routines, customs, and repeated behavior.

See also:

- szokni, to be accustomed to / to usually do

- Hungarian grammar, definite vs. indefinite conjugation

- Expressions of habit in Hungarian

Szoktuk thus functions as a concise construction for describing collective, habitual behavior in the present, aligned with everyday usage in standard Hungarian.