Megkaphatja

Megkaphatja is a Hungarian verb form that expresses possibility in the third person singular. It is derived from the verb megkapni, meaning “to receive” or “to obtain,” with the prefix meg- and the mood suffix -hat/-het, which signal potential or likelihood. In addition, the form often carries a personal ending that marks the subject as third person. The result is a single word that can function within a sentence to indicate that it is possible for the subject to receive something.

Usage and meaning

Megkaphatja is used to talk about a hypothetical or potential outcome in the present or future for a single, third-person subject. It appears in affirmative clauses and can be combined with objects to specify what might be received. The construction conveys notions such as “may receive,” “could obtain,” or “is likely to receive,” depending on context and surrounding words.

Examples

A diák megkaphatja a díjat. (The student may receive the prize.)

Lehet, hogy megkaphatja az üzenetet. (Perhaps he/she may receive the message.)

Notes

As a potential mood form, megkaphatja does not express certainty or obligation; it indicates possibility. The exact sense is shaped by adverbs, modal expressions, and the broader sentence context.