Induljunk!
Let's start / Let's go!
Phrase in 30 Seconds
A versatile command used to suggest starting a journey, leaving a place, or beginning a shared task immediately.
- Means: 'Let's set off' or 'Let's get started' in most social contexts.
- Used in: Leaving the house, starting a road trip, or beginning a meeting.
- Don't confuse: With 'Menjünk', which is a general 'Let's go' without the 'starting' nuance.
Explanation at your level:
意思
Suggesting the beginning of a journey or task.
文化背景
The 'Long Goodbye' (ajtóban beszélgetés) means that 'Induljunk!' is often said multiple times before any actual movement occurs. The phrase 'Induljon a banzáj' is a cultural touchstone from the late 80s, representing a shift toward electronic/new wave music and a call for social change. In farming communities, 'indulás' was tied to the sun. 'Hajnali indulás' (dawn departure) is a common concept for starting work in the fields. With the frequent BKK (public transport) schedule, 'Induljunk!' is often shouted when a tram is spotted approaching the stop.
Add 'el' for naturalness
Saying 'Induljunk el!' sounds slightly more complete and natural to native ears than just 'Induljunk!'.
Don't use for 'starting' food
If you want to start eating, use 'Együnk' (Let's eat), never 'Induljunk'.
意思
Suggesting the beginning of a journey or task.
Add 'el' for naturalness
Saying 'Induljunk el!' sounds slightly more complete and natural to native ears than just 'Induljunk!'.
Don't use for 'starting' food
If you want to start eating, use 'Együnk' (Let's eat), never 'Induljunk'.
The 'Na' prefix
Start your sentence with 'Na,' (Well,) to sound like a local: 'Na, induljunk!'
The Question Tone
If you raise your voice at the end ('Induljunk?'), it becomes a very polite suggestion rather than a command.
自我测试
Which word is the most natural for suggesting to leave for the airport?
Kész a taxi. ________!
The imperative 'Induljunk' is the standard way to suggest a group action.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'indul'.
Már késő van, ________ haza.
When it's late, you suggest going home using the 1st person plural imperative.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the start of a hiking trail with friends.
'Induljunk neki' is used for starting a physical challenge like a climb.
What would the second speaker say?
A: Mindenki felvette a kabátját? B: Igen. ________!
Once everyone has their coats on, the next logical step is to leave.
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常见问题
10 个问题It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also with colleagues when you are all leaving together.
'Induljunk' is 'Let's set off' (focus on the start), while 'Menjünk' is 'Let's go' (focus on the movement).
No, for a car you use 'Indítsd be az autót' (Start the car). 'Induljunk' is for the people in the car.
The 'j' is the marker for the imperative/subjunctive mood in Hungarian.
No, 'indul' is intransitive. You must say 'Induljunk neki a munkának' or 'Kezdjük el a munkát'.
Yes, but 'Indulás!' is a noun ('Departure!') used as a command. It's shorter and punchier.
Use 'Ne induljunk!'
It means 'Let's set off'. The 'el' prefix adds a sense of 'away from here'.
Only if it's a very casual email to friends about planning a trip.
Yes, to suggest starting a process or leaving for a meeting.
相关表达
Gyerünk!
similarCome on! / Let's go!
Kezdjük el!
similarLet's begin!
Menjünk!
synonymLet's go!
Indulás!
specialized formDeparture!
Elindulunk
builds onWe are setting off
在哪里用
Leaving for work
Férj: Hol van a kulcsom?
Feleség: Itt van az asztalon. Induljunk!
Starting a road trip
Barát 1: Minden a kocsiban van?
Barát 2: Igen, mehetünk. Induljunk!
Ending a coffee date
Anna: Hű, már öt óra!
Béla: Tényleg. Induljunk, dolgom van.
Catching a bus
Péter: Jön a busz!
Kata: Szaladjunk! Induljunk!
Beginning a meeting
Főnök: Mindenki itt van?
Asszisztens: Igen, kezdhetjük. Induljunk el a prezentációval.
Hiking
Túrázó: Szép az idő.
Társ: Igen, induljunk neki a csúcsnak!
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Induljunk' as 'In-Door-Junk'. When you have too much 'junk' by the 'door', you need to 'Induljunk' (Let's go) to clear it out!
Visual Association
Imagine a group of people standing by a red car. One person has their hand on the ignition key. As they turn it, they shout 'Induljunk!', and the car's engine roars to life.
Rhyme
Ha kész a csomagunk, induljunk!
Story
You are at a crowded Hungarian train station (Keleti Pályaudvar). Your friend is eating a lángos, but the train whistle blows. You grab their arm and say 'Induljunk!', pulling them toward the departing carriage just in time.
Word Web
挑战
Next time you leave your house with someone, don't say 'Let's go'. Say 'Induljunk!' out loud, even if they don't speak Hungarian.
In Other Languages
¡Vámonos!
Spanish uses the verb 'to go', while Hungarian uses 'to set off'.
On y va !
French is more about the destination/action, Hungarian more about the start.
Auf geht's!
German is an impersonal construction; Hungarian is personal (we).
行きましょう (Ikimashou)
Japanese focuses on the social harmony of the suggestion.
لننطلق (Linantaliq)
Arabic is often more formal in this specific verb choice.
我们出发吧 (Wǒmen chūfā ba)
Chinese requires the explicit subject 'we' more often than Hungarian.
출발하자 (Chulbalhaja)
Korean has various levels of politeness suffixes that Hungarian lacks.
Vamos embora!
Portuguese focuses on the 'leaving' aspect more than the 'starting' aspect.
Easily Confused
Learners mix up 'indul' (we start) and 'indít' (we start something).
Use 'induljunk' for people moving, 'indítsunk' for starting a car or a program.
The prefix 'meg-' changes the nuance to a sudden or massive start.
Stick to 'induljunk' or 'induljunk el' for 99% of situations.
常见问题 (10)
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also with colleagues when you are all leaving together.
'Induljunk' is 'Let's set off' (focus on the start), while 'Menjünk' is 'Let's go' (focus on the movement).
No, for a car you use 'Indítsd be az autót' (Start the car). 'Induljunk' is for the people in the car.
The 'j' is the marker for the imperative/subjunctive mood in Hungarian.
No, 'indul' is intransitive. You must say 'Induljunk neki a munkának' or 'Kezdjük el a munkát'.
Yes, but 'Indulás!' is a noun ('Departure!') used as a command. It's shorter and punchier.
Use 'Ne induljunk!'
It means 'Let's set off'. The 'el' prefix adds a sense of 'away from here'.
Only if it's a very casual email to friends about planning a trip.
Yes, to suggest starting a process or leaving for a meeting.
