fogadhatnak

Fogadhatnak is a Hungarian verb form used to express possibility or ability for a plural subject. It means that a group or multiple actors could receive, accept, or host something or someone. The form is a third-person plural in the present potential mood of the verb fogadni (to receive, to accept, to host).

Morphology and construction: fogadhatnak is built from the verb stem fogad-, the potential mood suffix -hat/-het, and the personal ending -nak for the third person plural. The simple present indicative corresponding to this form is fogadnak (they receive/they host). Adding the -hat/-het suffix changes the meaning from a definite present action to a possibility: they could receive or they may host.

Usage and nuance: fogadhatnak is used when discussing hypothetical or conditional situations involving a group. It can express permission or likelihood, depending on context. For example, it appears in statements about capacities, invitations, or arrangements that might be possible given certain conditions. In Hungarian, the exact sense (could vs. may) is often determined by surrounding context rather than a separate word.

Examples:

- Ha van elég hely, a csoport fogadhatnak vendégeket. (If there is enough space, the group could host guests.)

- A csoport tagjai fogadhatnak meghívott vendégeket a rendezvényen. (The group members may host invited guests at the event.)

Related forms: fogadni (infinitive), fogad (present stem without the -hat/-het suffix), and befogadni (to embrace or admit in a broader sense). Fogadhatnak is distinct from elfogadás (acceptance) in usage and nuance.