Láthassák

Láthassák is a Hungarian verb form derived from látni (to see). It represents the third-person plural present subjunctive (optative mood) of the verb, and is used to express potential, wish, or permission in subordinate clauses. In English, it corresponds to “that they may see” or “that they could see” depending on context.

Morphology and formation: The form is built from the verb stem lát- with the subjunctive suffix -hass- and the 3rd-person plural ending -ák, yielding láthassák. The vowel harmony of Hungarian dictates the exact spelling, and the stress typically falls on the first syllable: láthassák. This form is part of the broader system of Hungarian subjunctive and conditional moods, and it contrasts with the indicative forms such as látnak or látják.

Usage: Láthassák functions in clauses introduced by hogy or other subordinating conjunctions to express intention, permission, or hypothetical possibility. Examples:

- A kutatók remélik, hogy láthassák az eredményeket. (The researchers hope that they may see the results.)

- Hadd láthassák a bizonyítékokat. (Let them see the evidence.)

- A programot úgy tervezték, hogy a hallgatók láthassák a folyamatot. (The program is designed so that the students may see the process.)

Related forms: Láthatják is another present subjunctive form of látni in some contexts, and látnak/látják are present indicative forms. Láthatás and látás refer to sight in noun forms and are related lexically but separate in mood and usage.