Állj

Állj is the second-person singular imperative form of the Hungarian verb állni, meaning to stand or to be in an upright position. In imperative use, it functions as a direct command addressed to one person and can express a request to stop moving or to assume a standing position. By itself it can convey a brief, urgent directive such as Stop or Stand still, depending on context.

The form is built from the verb stem áll- with the imperative suffix -j, yielding állj. The word is written with the long vowel marked by á and carries the primary stress on the first syllable, consistent with Hungarian pronunciation patterns for short imperative forms.

Usage notes: Állj is most common in informal, singular address. The polite or formal second-person singular would be álljon, and the plural imperative is álljatok. Negative imperatives are formed with ne: ne állj means don’t stand, and ne álljatok means don’t stand (plural). In practice, állj frequently appears in combination with particles to specify the intended action, for example, Állj fel (stand up) or Állj meg (stop moving).

Context and semantics: As a command, állj typically conveys immediacy or urgency and is widely understood in everyday speech, emergency situations, or directives in instructional settings. It is primarily a verb form rather than a lexical noun or phrase, and its precise nuance depends on accompanying words and the situation. See also Hungarian imperative mood for further grammar and usage patterns.