Üljön

Üljön is a Hungarian verb form derived from ülni, meaning to sit. It is the third-person singular present subjunctive form used as a polite imperative when addressing someone with the formal you, Ön. In practice, üljön functions as a courteous command meaning “please sit down” in formal contexts.

Morphologically, üljön results from the stem ül- combined with the subjunctive/imperative suffix -jön. Phonologically, the form is adapted to produce üljön, fitting Hungarian pronunciation rules. The word is typically used with a politeness marker or courtesy phrase, such as kérem, to reinforce formality: Kérem, üljön le.

Usage and examples, üljön appears most often in service, hospitality, and official settings where respectful address is appropriate. Common examples include: “Kérem, üljön le, és legyen szíves figyelni.” (“Please sit down, and be kind enough to listen.”) and “Üljön ide, kérem.” (“Sit here, please.”) The form is not used in casual conversation, where informal imperatives such as ülj vagy ülj le would be preferred by speakers.

See also: ülést, ülni, and other verb forms related to the Hungarian verb for sitting. Üljön serves as a clear example of how Hungarian uses mood and formality to convey politeness in direct address.