Terjedhet

Terjedhet is a Hungarian verb form that expresses possibility or likelihood, meaning “may spread” or “could spread.” It is created by adding the potential suffix -het to the verb terjed, which means “to spread.” This form is used to discuss something that might become widespread, contagious, or transmitted under the right conditions.

In usage, terjedhet can introduce scenarios where spread is not certain but plausible. It typically accompanies a subject referring to what could spread. Examples (Hungarian and English): "Az információ terjedhet gyorsan az interneten." — "The information may spread quickly on the Internet." "A hír terjedhet a közösségi médiában." — "The news could spread through social media." The form is versatile for topics such as information, rumors, diseases, or ideas.

Grammatically, terjedhet is the present singular potential form derived from terjed, which means “to spread.” The infinitive of the base verb is terjedni. For plural subjects, the form would be terjedhetnek (they may spread). The usage is common in media, public discourse, and academic writing when discussing hypothetical or probabilistic spread.

Related terms include terjedés (the process of spreading), terjedő (spreading, adjective form), and elterjedés (becoming widespread). Terjedhet functions as a modal-like construction in Hungarian, distinguishing what can or might occur from what has already happened.