Megmérettetniük

Megmérettetniük is a Hungarian verb form. It is the third-person plural conditional mood, indefinite conjugation of the verb "megmérettetni," which translates to "to be measured" or "to be tested." The conditional mood in Hungarian expresses a hypothetical or potential situation, often translated with "would" or "should" in English. The indefinite conjugation is used when the object of the verb is not specified or is general.

Therefore, "megmérettetniük" literally means "they would be measured" or "they would be tested." It implies a situation where a group of people or things is subjected to a measurement or evaluation under a certain condition. For example, one might say "Ha lenne rá lehetőségük, megmérettetniük magukat" which translates to "If they had the opportunity, they would measure themselves" or "they would test themselves." The inclusion of "magukat" (themselves) is common to clarify the subject performing or undergoing the action. This verb form is frequently encountered in literature, formal writing, and everyday conversation when discussing potential outcomes or hypothetical scenarios involving evaluation.