elfojthatják

Elfojthatják is a Hungarian verb that translates to "they can forget it" or "they may forget it." It is the third-person plural present tense subjunctive form of the verb "elfojt" (to suppress, to forget). The subjunctive mood in Hungarian is used to express a desire, possibility, or uncertainty. In this specific case, "elfojthatják" implies a sense of inevitability or a dismissal of a certain outcome, suggesting that the subject is not in control of the situation and should accept that something is beyond their reach or influence.

The phrase is often used colloquially to express resignation or to tell someone that their efforts are futile. For example, if someone is trying to achieve something highly improbable, another person might say, "Elfogyott a pénzük, el is felejthetik a nyaralást" which translates to "Their money ran out, they can forget about the holiday." The use of "elfojthatják" conveys a pragmatic, sometimes even cynical, perspective on a given situation. It suggests a relinquishing of hope or expectation regarding a particular event or outcome. The verb itself carries a nuance of something being consciously put aside or disregarded.