hátráltathatják

The Hungarian verb "hátráltathatják" translates to "they may hinder" or "they can impede" in English. It is the third-person plural conditional mood of the verb "hátráltatni," which means to hinder, impede, obstruct, or slow down.

The conditional mood in Hungarian indicates a possibility, a hypothetical situation, or a polite request. Therefore, "hátráltathatják" suggests that a certain group or entity has the potential to cause a delay or obstruction. The specific subject performing the action of hindering is implied by the plural ending "-hatják," referring to multiple people or things.

This verb is commonly used in contexts where external forces are expected to affect progress. For example, "Az időjárás hátráltathatják az építkezést" could mean "The weather may hinder the construction." Here, "az időjárás" (the weather) is the implied subject in the third person singular, but the plural verb form can be used to express a general possibility or a collective effect of weather conditions. More directly, if discussing multiple factors, one might say, "Ezek a problémák hátráltathatják a projektet," meaning "These problems may hinder the project." The context in which "hátráltathatják" appears will determine the precise meaning and the entities involved in the potential hindrance.