Szolgáltathat

Szolgáltathat is a Hungarian verb form meaning "may provide" or "could provide." It is the potential mood of the verb szolgáltatni (to provide or supply) formed by adding the suffix -hat/-het to the verb stem. In Hungarian, the potential mood expresses possibility or hypothetical ability, and szolgáltathat is used to describe something that could be provided under certain conditions.

Usage and meaning: Szolgáltathat is commonly found in formal, contractual, or analytical contexts where feasibility or permission is discussed. It refers to the act of providing services or goods, often in relation to capacity, requirements, or conditions. For example: "A partner országok ezt a szolgáltatást szolgáltathatják a megállapított feltételek szerint" (The partner countries may provide this service under the agreed conditions). The form can appear with different subjects, including singular or plural, depending on the sentence.

Related terms: The base verb is szolgáltatni; related nouns include szolgáltatás (service) and szolgáltató (service provider). A related adjective form is szolgáltatható, which can mean "providable" or "able to be provided," though its usage is more context-specific. Another related term is szolgáltathatóság, referring to the capability or feasibility of providing something.

Grammar note: Szolgáltathat is a modal-like form and is used to discuss potential provision rather than a definite action. It contrasts with forms indicating actual provision (e.g., szolgáltat) or obligation (e.g., kell szolgáltatni). As with other Hungarian potential forms, its exact usage depends on context and stylistic level.

See also: szolgáltatás, szolgáltató, szolgáltathatóság.