Segíthetnek

Segíthetnek is a Hungarian word that translates to "they can help" or "they may help" in English. It is the third-person plural present tense of the verb "segíteni," which means "to help." The word can be used in various contexts to indicate that a group of people or entities are capable of providing assistance.

For example, in a sentence like "A barátok segíthetnek nekem a költözésben" (My friends can help me with the move), "segíthetnek" signifies the potential assistance offered by friends. It can also be used in a more general sense, such as "Az új technológiák segíthetnek a problémák megoldásában" (New technologies can help solve problems), where it refers to the capacity of technologies to offer solutions.

The suffix "-nek" is the dative case ending in Hungarian, indicating the indirect object or recipient of the action. In this case, it clarifies who is being helped. The structure "segíthetnek" itself denotes the ability or possibility of helping, rather than a definite action. It implies that help is an option or a potential outcome. Understanding this word is key to comprehending expressions of support and assistance in the Hungarian language.