Éljenek

Üljenek is a form of the Hungarian verb ülni, meaning to sit. It functions as the third-person plural present subjunctive and as the formal (polite) imperative mood when addressing a group. In practical use, it is employed to politely request that several people sit down, such as in hospitality, meetings, or service contexts.

In Hungarian grammar, üljenek is part of a set of polite or subjunctive forms used to address others with respect. The corresponding singular polite form is üljön, and the first-person plural form is üljünk. The informal plural imperative is üljenek? or more commonly form variants like üljetek, depending on regional usage. The exact choice follows Hungarian mood and number rules and vowel harmony, with üljenek representing the plural polite construction.

Usage examples include: "Kedves vendégek, üljenek le, kérem." (Dear guests, please sit down.) and "Kérem, üljenek le." (Please, sit down.) For a collective action by the speaker, one might say "Üljünk le, és beszélgessünk." (Let us sit down and talk.)

Etymology and form: üljenek derives from the verb ülni (to sit) and the suffixes that express mood and number in Hungarian. The form is common in formal speech, public announcements, and customer-service interactions, where a respectful, non-coercive instruction to a group is required.