helyettesíthetik

Helyettesíthetik is a Hungarian verb form meaning that several subjects can substitute for someone or stand in temporarily for a role or function. It is the third-person plural form of the verb helyettesíteni in the present potential mood, which expresses possibility or permission rather than a definite action. The underlying verb helyettesíteni means to substitute, to stand in for, or to replace temporarily.

In usage, helyettesíthetik is commonly found in formal or policy-related language, as well as in organizational, educational, and professional contexts where duties or positions may be performed by others in the absence of the primary holder. It often appears in statements about arrangements, schedules, or rules that allow or require a substitute to perform a task. The form is transitive, taking a direct object that denotes what is being substituted, and the subject is typically plural.

Examples:

- A kollégák helyettesíthetik egymást, ha valaki távol van. (The colleagues may substitute for each other if someone is away.)

- A diákok helyettesíthetik a tábori program vezetőjét, ha szükséges. (The students may substitute for the program leader if needed.)

Related terms include helyettesítés (substitution), helyettesítő (substitute, as a person or device), and helyettesítő tanár (substitute teacher). The word emphasizes temporary replacement rather than permanent change and is often used to discuss contingency plans, shifts in responsibility, or coverage during absences.