Megváltozhatnak

Megváltozhatnak is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they may change” or “they can change.” It is the third-person plural mood of the verb megváltozni, which expresses undergoing or becoming different, with the modal nuance of possibility. The prefix meg- reflects a completed or total aspect, while változni carries the core meaning of change.

Etymology and construction: The base verb változik means to change or vary. The prefix meg- adds a sense of completion or totality, and the suffix -hatnak marks both the potential mood and the third-person plural subject. The corresponding singular form is megváltozhat; other persons have parallel forms such as megváltozhatok (I may change) and megváltozhatsz (you may change).

Usage: Megváltozhatnak is used when stating that certain conditions, rules, situations, or phenomena might undergo change. It is common in analyses, forecasts, policy discussions, and reporting where future variability is possible but not certain. It can describe both external factors (laws, regulations, market conditions) and internal states (opinions, norms, practices).

Examples:

- A körülmények megváltozhatnak a következő hónapokban.

- A törvények megváltozhatnak a parlamenti viták után.

- A környezet megváltozhatnak, ha jelentős intézkedéseket hoznak.

Notes: Megváltozhatnak, like other modal-focused forms, expresses possibility rather than certainty. It agrees with a plural subject, while the related singular megváltozhat conveys that a single item may change. Related terms include változás (change), megváltoztatni (to cause to change).