szóljon

Szóljon is a Hungarian verb form derived from the root verb szól, which means "to speak," "to sound" or "to call." Morphologically, szóljon functions primarily as a jussive/optative form ("let it sound" or "may it speak") and as a polite or formal imperative form when addressing a listener (roughly "please speak" or "let someone/something speak"). It is formed with the verbal stem szól plus the -jon/-jen suffix used for third-person jussive and formal imperatives.

The word appears in a variety of everyday and idiomatic expressions. As a jussive it often occurs with inanimate subjects: Szóljon a zene! ("Let the music play!"). As a polite imperative it is used in service or formal contexts: Szóljon, ha szüksége van valamire ("Please let me know if you need anything"). It also appears in compound and subordinated constructions where giving permission, issuing a request, or expressing a wish is intended.

Pronunciation follows Hungarian phonology, with stress on the first syllable and a long o: approximately /ˈsoːljon/. Usage notes emphasize its register: the form can convey either a wishful tone (may something happen) or a courteous command depending on context. As a common functional word rather than a lexical head, szóljon is best understood through its role in clauses and fixed phrases in modern Hungarian.