Mutassanak

Mutassanak is a Hungarian verb form derived from mutatni (to show). It represents the present conjunctive (kötőmód) of the third-person plural, formed as mutass- + -anak, and is used mainly in dependent clauses to express wishes, suggestions, instructions, or hypothetical scenarios.

In usage, mutassanak is employed after conjunctions such as hogy or in reported speech to indicate that “they show” or “let them show.” It conveys a sense of wish, obligation, or politeness rather than a straightforward statement. The form is common in formal or written Hungarian, including official statements, requests, and legal or administrative language. It should not be confused with the indicative form mutatnak (they show) or the imperative forms used for direct commands to a group.

Typical contexts include requests or recommendations in which the speaker wants others to demonstrate something, present evidence, or provide examples. Examples:

- Ha lehet, mutassanak példát. (If possible, let them show an example.)

- A jelentés szerint a résztvevőknek mutassanak be részletes adatokkal alátámasztott bizonyítékokat. (According to the report, they should present detailed, well-supported evidence.)

These examples illustrate how mutassanak functions in coordinated clauses to express expectation or instruction toward third parties.

Etymology-wise, mutassanak stems from mutatni with the subjunctive suffix and the 3rd-person plural ending, reflecting regular Hungarian mood formation for this verb.