félrevezethetnek

félrevezethetnek is a Hungarian verb form meaning "they may mislead" or "they can mislead." It is derived from the verb félrevezetni (to mislead) with the prefix félre- (mis-) and the root vezet (to lead), plus the suffix -hetnek, which marks possibility for a third-person plural subject. The form is used when speaking about entities that could cause others to believe false information or be misled.

Grammatically, félrevezethetnek is a finite form in the third-person plural, expressing potential mood (possibility) in the present. The ending -hetnek signals both plurality and the sense that the action is possible rather than certain. In a sentence, the subject is the entity capable of misguiding, and the action is directed toward others who may be misled.

Usage in context tends to occur in discussions of information reliability, media, politics, advertising, and online discourse. For example:

- A hírek félrevezethetnek bennünket, ha nem ellenőrzik őket alaposan. (The news can mislead us if not checked carefully.)

- A közösségi médiában terjedő tények félrevezethetnek sok választót. (Facts circulating on social media can mislead many voters.)

Related forms include félrevezetés (misleading or deception) as the noun, and félrevezető (misleading, adjective). The prefix félre- is common in Hungarian for negating or altering the sense of a verb, producing meanings related to error, deception, or incorrect direction. The word is commonly encountered in discussions about critical thinking, information literacy, and responsible communication.