hiányozhatnak

The Hungarian word "hiányozhatnak" is the third-person plural conditional form of the verb "hiányzik," which translates to "to be missing" or "to be absent" in English. The "-hatnak" suffix indicates possibility or potential, functioning similarly to "may be" or "could be" in English. Therefore, "hiányozhatnak" translates to "they may be missing" or "they could be absent."

This grammatical form is used to express a possibility or a hypothetical situation concerning the absence of multiple subjects. For instance, one might say "A vendégek hiányozhatnak a buliról, ha nem kapnak meghívót," which means "The guests may be missing from the party if they don't receive an invitation." The conditional aspect suggests that their absence is not a certainty but a potential outcome based on certain circumstances.

The verb "hiányzik" itself often implies a sense of longing or being missed when referring to people or things. When combined with the conditional "hatnak" suffix in the plural form, it extends this sense of potential absence to multiple entities. It's a versatile phrase used in various contexts where the potential absence of several individuals or items is being considered.