folyhatnak

Folyhatnak is a Hungarian verb form meaning “they can flow” or “they may flow.” It is a plural form used with subjects that are capable of flowing. The form comes from the stem of the verb meaning “to flow” combined with the suffix -hat/-het, which expresses possibility or ability, and the plural suffix -nak/-nek, here giving the sense for multiple subjects.

In usage, folyhatnak is employed to indicate that several things have the capacity to flow under suitable conditions. For example: A folyadékok a csőben folyhathatnak, ha a nyomás megfelelő. (The liquids can flow in the pipe if the pressure is right.) The form is common in scientific, technical, and descriptive texts when discussing fluids, gases, or other phenomena that can move or running freely under appropriate forces.

Folyhatnak can also appear in more figurative language to describe processes that are understood as flowing or spreading, such as ideas, information, or trends, when speaking about their potential or likelihood to move through a system or over time. In contrast to the base verb folyni or folyik, folyhatnak specifically emphasizes capability or possibility rather than a definite, present action.

See also: folyni (to flow), folyik (flows), folyadék (liquid), áramlás (flow).