Terjeszthetnek

Terjeszthetnek is a Hungarian verb form meaning that a plural subject may or could disseminate, spread, or publish something. It is the present potential (could/may) form built from terjeszthet, which itself is a causative form of terjeszt (“to spread, to disseminate”). The ending -nek marks the third-person plural in the present potential mood. In usage, terjeszthetnek expresses possibility or ability rather than a definite action by the subject.

Morphology and formation: the base terjeszt means to spread or disseminate. Adding the causative element yields terjeszthet (“to cause to spread”). The modal or potential nuance is given by -het/-het, resulting in terjeszthetnek for “they could/may disseminate,” with -nek indicating the plural subject. This form contrasts with terjeszthetnének, which would be the conditional form (they would be able to disseminate).

Usage: terjeszthetnek appears in formal or journalistic, as well as academic, contexts to discuss what multiple actors might disseminate. It is common in discussions of information flow, media, campaigns, or public-health communications, especially when evaluating possible outcomes rather than reporting a confirmed action.

See also: terjeszt, terjesztés, terjeszthető, terjesztésre.

Examples:

- A közösségi platformok terjeszthetnek álhíreket. (The social media platforms may disseminate fake news.)

- A szervezetek terjeszthetnek tájékoztató anyagokat a tagok között. (The organizations could disseminate informational materials among members.)