Formálhatom

Formálhatom is a Hungarian verb form derived from formál, meaning to shape or to mold. It expresses that the speaker, I, can or may shape something. The nuance depends on context and can translate to “I can shape” or “I may shape.”

Morphology and formation: formálhatom is built from the stem formál, with the suffixes -hat/-het indicating possibility or ability, followed by the first-person singular ending -om. The form is finite and marks the speaker as the subject while conveying present-time potential. The direct object is supplied separately in the sentence, for example: Ezt formálhatom (I can shape this).

Usage: The form is commonly used in discussions of design, sculpture, craftsmanship, and planning when the speaker wants to express capability. It functions as a complete verb form in a sentence, typically requiring an object to specify what is being shaped. For instance, formálhatom a vázát (I can shape the vase) or Ezt formálhatom (I can shape this).

Notes: formálhatom is not a standalone noun; it is a verb form used to convey ability or permission. It may appear in instructional, evaluative, or hypothetical contexts where specifying the object clarifies what can be shaped.

See also: formál (to shape), formálás (the act of shaping), formáló, formálható (moldable or shapeable).