elmondhatjuk

Elmondhatjuk is a Hungarian verb form and a common introductory phrase meaning “we can say” or “it can be said.” It is built from the verb elmondani (to tell, to state) with the potential mood suffix -hat/-het and the first-person plural ending -juk, producing elmondhatjuk in the present tense. The prefix el- gives a sense of completion or outward reach, distinguishing the construction from the base mondhatjuk.

Usage and nuance: The phrase is typically used to introduce a claim or conclusion in formal or semi-formal prose, for example in academic writing, analyses, or reports. It serves as a hedging device, signaling that the following statement represents a collectively supported observation rather than a strong personal assertion. The construction can also appear in an impersonal form such as elmondható, meaning “it can be said,” when no subject is specified.

Variants and related forms: Related forms include elmondhatók (we may say) and elmondható (it can be said). Both share the same core meaning of presenting a tentative or collective assessment. The base verb is still elmondani, “to tell” or “to state.”

Examples:

- Elmondhatjuk, hogy a kutatás eredményei megerősítik a hipotézist.

- Elmondható, hogy a gazdasági mutatók javulást mutatnak.

See also: elmondható, mondani, elmondás. These terms are related through the core idea of stating or asserting something, often with hedging or cautious emphasis.