énekeljen

"Énekeljen" is the third-person singular imperative form of the Hungarian verb "énekelni," which means "to sing." In essence, it translates to "Let him/her/it sing" or "May he/she/it sing." This grammatical form is used to express a command or a wish directed towards a singular subject that is not the speaker or the person being directly addressed.

Hungarian grammar utilizes imperatives for issuing direct orders. The "-jen" ending specifically denotes the imperative mood for a third-person singular subject. For instance, in a sentence like "A madár énekeljen tovább" (The bird should sing on), "énekeljen" is the verb in its imperative form, directing the bird to continue singing. Similarly, it can be used in a more subjunctive or hortative sense, expressing a hope or desire.

The verb "énekelni" itself is fundamental in Hungarian, covering the act of producing musical sounds with the voice. Its imperative form, "énekeljen," therefore, carries a specific nuance of command or wish related to this action, applied to a singular entity in the third person. It is a common construction in various contexts, from simple instructions to more poetic expressions.