Vehettek

Vehettek is a Hungarian verb form derived from venni (to take) that denotes possibility or permission in the second person plural. It belongs to the potential mood, a grammatical resource used to express what could or may happen rather than a definite action. In English it is often rendered as “you may take” or “you could take.” The form vehettek is created from the potential stem vehet- combined with the second-person plural ending -tek.

Usage and nuance

Vehettek is used to grant permission, offer something, or describe a possible action for a group addressed as you (plural). It appears in both spoken and written Hungarian, including informal conversation, signage, or instructional contexts. It is distinct from the imperative form vegyetek, which issues a direct command to take something. Vehettek, by contrast, emphasizes possibility or allowance rather than a mandatory act.

Examples

- Vehettek belőle egy darabot. You may take a piece of it.

- Ha van még, vehettek többet is. If there is more, you could take more.

- Itt van a desszert, vehettek belőle, ha szeretnétek. Here is the dessert; you may take some if you like.

Notes

Vehettek is the plural address form; corresponding singular forms include vehetsz (you may take) or vehet (he/she may take). In grammar references, vehettek is typically described as a plural potential mood form of venni. The practical meaning centers on possibility or permission rather than obligation or a definite action.

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