Sorolhatnak

Sorolhatnak is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they can list” or “they may enumerate.” It is the third-person plural present-potent form of the verb sorolni (to list, to rank, to enumerate). The form combines the stem sorol-, the potential suffix -hat/-het, and the 3rd person plural suffix -nak/-nek, reflecting obligation with possibility rather than a definite action.

Grammatical details and usage: Sorolhatnak expresses ability or possibility in the present tense for multiple subjects. It is commonly used to indicate that a group has the capacity to provide a list of items, arguments, or elements. The related non-potent form sorolnak means “they list,” while felsorolnak specifically emphasizes enumerating items in order.

Common usage and nuances: Sorolhatnak is often contrasted with felsorolnak (to list in a formal or complete way). Sorolhatnak implies potential or conditional listing, depending on circumstances. It can appear with direct objects such as érvek (arguments), tételek (items), vagy példák (examples).

Examples:

- A vitában a képviselők sorolhatnak fel több érvet pro és kontra. (In the debate, the representatives can list more arguments for and against.)

- A dolgozók sorolhatnak fel különböző példákat a javaslatnak. (The workers can list various examples for the proposal.)

See also: sorolni, felsorolni, felsorolás, hat/het képességi igei formák.