Veszélyeztethetik

Veszélyeztethetik is a Hungarian verb form derived from veszélyeztetni, meaning to endanger or jeopardize. It represents the third-person plural present form in the potential (modal) mood, i.e., it expresses that they may endanger or could jeopardize. Morphologically, it consists of the stem veszélyeztet-, the potential suffix -het, and the 3rd person plural ending -ik, with phonological adjustments as required. The nuance is hypothetical or contingent, indicating that certain actions by the subject could threaten a person or thing.

Usage and context: The form is used in more formal or technical registers, such as risk assessment, policy discussions, journalism, and legal language, where the possibility of harm or risk is being described. It contrasts with forms that state a definite action (veszélyeztetik or veszélyeztetik) and with non-modal forms that assert actual endangerment rather than potential risk.

Examples:

- A vállalat tevékenységei veszélyeztethetik a dolgozók egészségét. (The company's activities may endanger the workers' health.)

- A kormány döntései veszélyeztethetik a környezetet és a közbiztonságot. (The government's decisions may jeopardize the environment and public safety.)

Notes: The exact endings in Hungarian verbs can vary with voice and context, but veszélyeztethetik consistently conveys a plural subject with potential endangerment. Related forms include veszélyeztetni (to endanger) and veszélyeztető (endangering, endangering agent).