vágj

Vágj is the second-person singular imperative form of the Hungarian verb vág, meaning to cut, slice, or chop. It is used to give a direct command to one person, typically followed by the object to be cut, for example: Vágj ki egy darabot a fából (Cut out a piece from the wood).

The imperative mood in Hungarian has other forms as well: vágjunk means “let’s cut” and vágjatok means “you all cut.” The negative imperative is formed with ne, as in ne vágj (don’t cut). These forms show how the language adapts the base verb to different persons and tones in command contexts.

In usage, vágj appears in everyday speech for practical instructions, such as crafts, cooking, or any situation calling for direct action. It also occurs in idiomatic expressions like Vágj bele!, meaning “Go ahead” or “Get started.” While vágj is common in informal speech, polite or formal requests would use a different form, such as vágjon, to address someone with courtesy.

Etymologically, vágj derives from the core Hungarian verb vág, a basic lexical item related to cutting or striking. As a basic command form, vágj is a standard example of how Hungarian conveys direct action to a specific listener in informal contexts.