Kapcsolhatunk

Kapcsolhatunk is a Hungarian verb form that expresses the possibility or ability to perform the action of kapcsol. In English it corresponds to “we can connect” or “we may connect.” The form is used when the speaker and others are considered capable of taking the specified action under current conditions, and it can cover both literal and figurative connections.

Grammatically, kapcsolhatunk is formed from the stem kapcsol-, the modal suffix -hat (expressing possibility), and the first-person plural ending -unk. The exact nuance—connecting devices, linking ideas, or forming relationships—depends on the context in which it is used. It is distinct from related forms such as bekapcsolhatunk, which specifically means “we can turn on” a device, rather than merely connect.

Usage examples illustrate its range. For instance: “Ha szükséges, kapcsolhatunk egy másik eszközt a rendszerhez.” (If needed, we can connect another device to the system.) “Két számítógépet kapcsolhatunk össze egy Ethernet-kábellel.” (We can connect two computers with an Ethernet cable.) In non-technical discourse, it can express broader possibilities of linking ideas, people, or processes within planned actions or discussions.

Etymology and related terms: the verb kapcsol means to connect, relate, or switch, with the noun kapcsoló meaning a switch or connector. Related forms include kapcsolás (a connection) and bekapcsolás (switching on).