Meghatározhatnak

"Meghatározhatnak" is a Hungarian verb form. It is the potential mood, third-person plural, of the verb "meghatároz," which translates to "to determine," "to define," or "to decide."

The potential mood in Hungarian expresses possibility or ability. Therefore, "meghatározhatnak" literally means "they can determine," "they may decide," or "they are able to define." It suggests that a group of people or things has the capacity or the permission to establish or clarify something.

For example, in a sentence like "A szabályokat a bizottság tagjai meghatározhatnak" (The members of the committee can determine the rules), "meghatározhatnak" indicates the committee members' authority or capability to set the rules. The context of the sentence would clarify whether it implies ability, permission, or a general possibility. This verb form is common in discussions about decision-making processes, setting standards, or understanding the potential actions of a collective entity.