határozhatnak

Határozhatnak is a finite form of the Hungarian verb határozni, meaning to determine, define, or decide. It is the present conditional (also called conditional mood) for the third person plural, corresponding to the English “they may determine” or “they could determine.” The form is commonly used to express possibility, hypothesis, or contingent action by multiple subjects.

Grammatical notes: The root verb határozni combines with mood and person markers to form határozhatnak. In Hungarian, the conditional mood conveys actions that would occur under certain conditions or are hypothetical. Határozhatnak can appear without an object, or with direct objects or complements as appropriate in the sentence. The form is used in both written and spoken language, particularly in formal, analytical, or policy-related contexts, but it also appears in everyday speech when discussing potential decisions by groups.

Usage: Határozhatnak is typical in sentences about committees, groups, or authorities that could determine or decide on rules, schedules, or procedures. It often appears in reporting, proposals, or conditional statements.

Examples:

- A felek határozhatnak a határidőkről. (The parties may determine the deadlines.)

- A szakértők határozhatnak meg új módszereket. (The experts could determine new methods.)

- A tanács határozhatnak a költségvetés összegéről. (The council may determine the amount of the budget.)

See also: határoz, határozott, határozás (related forms and concepts around determining or deciding).