Mérgezhetik

Mérgezhetik is a Hungarian verb that translates to "they can poison" or "it can be poisoned." It is the third-person plural potential mood form of the verb "mérgezni," which means "to poison." The verb can be used in various contexts, referring to the possibility of a substance or action causing harm through poisoning.

For example, "Az ételt mérgezhetik" would mean "The food can be poisoned." This could imply that someone intentionally added a poisonous substance to the food, or that the food itself has become contaminated and is now toxic. The potential mood emphasizes the possibility rather than a certainty.

The verb can also be used in a figurative sense, though this is less common. In such cases, it might refer to something that has a corrupting or damaging influence, akin to a slow-acting poison. However, its primary and most direct meaning relates to the act or possibility of poisoning with toxic substances. Understanding the context is crucial to correctly interpreting the usage of "mérgezhetik."