Érezzünk

Érezzünk is a Hungarian verb form used to express a hortative mood, meaning “let us feel” or “let us sense.” It is derived from the verb érezni, which means “to feel” or “to sense,” and functions as the first-person plural optative (inclusive suggestion).

Morphology and formation: Érezzünk is formed by adding the hortative suffix -zzünk to the stem érez-. The resulting spelling reflects typical Hungarian phonology, including the assimilation that yields a double z in the middle. It is the form chosen when the speaker invites themselves and others to share a perceptual or emotional experience.

Usage and nuance: The form is commonly found in literary, rhetorical, or informal spoken Hungarian. It is used to propose a shared action or perception, such as feeling something together or cultivating a common sense or mood. It is not a standard form used in formal or technical writing, where more neutral constructions would be preferred. The form exists alongside the indicative present form ér-zünk, which simply means “we feel” and does not carry the inclusive exhortation.

Examples:

- Érezzünk együtt egy kis nyugalmat ezen az estén. (Let us feel a little peace together this evening.)

- Érezzünk rá egy közös hangot ebben a beszélgetésben. (Let us feel a common resonance in this discussion.)

See also: Hortative mood, optative mood in Hungarian grammar, érezni/érezni as the base verb.