érjenek

érjenek is a finite verb form of the Hungarian verb érni, representing the third-person plural present subjunctive, a mood often described as the jussive or conjunctive mood. It is used to express wishes, potential outcomes, or polite commands in clauses referring to a plural subject, especially in formal or literary language.

Morphology and formation: The form is built from the stem érj- and is typically attached with the subjunctive ending -enek, realized as -jenek in this case. Thus érjenek corresponds to “they may reach” or “let them reach.” It commonly appears in subordinate clauses introduced by that-clause constructions with the conjunction hogy, for example in expressions of hope or intention: Remélem, hogy érjenek el a célhoz (I hope that they reach the goal).

Usage and register: In contemporary everyday speech, the present subjunctive 3rd plural érjenek is relatively rare and tends to occur in formal writing, ceremonial language, or legal/administrative contexts. It conveys wishes, permissions, or hypothetical outcomes for a group, and it can also function as a third-person plural imperative in certain formal registers.

Relation to other forms: érni has other moods and tenses, including the indicative and other subjunctive forms for different persons. The érjenek form specifically marks third-person plural in the present subjunctive and cannot be used as a simple indicative verb form.

See also: Hungarian grammar, subjunctive mood (kötőmód), érni (to reach, to arrive), clauses with hogy.