követhetik
Követhetik is a finite form of the Hungarian verb követte, derived from követni, meaning to follow. In standard usage, követhetik expresses possibility or permission for a third-person plural subject to follow something. It is typically translated as they can follow or they may follow, depending on context.
Morphologically, követhetik consists of the root követ-, the potential (modal) suffix -het-, and the person-marking ending
Usage notes: The form is used when discussing whether a group or collective subject can or may
- A nyomokat követhetik. They can follow the tracks.
- Ők követhetik a szabályokat. They can follow the rules.
- Nem követhetik az útmutatást. They may not follow the instructions.
From a linguistic perspective, követhetik illustrates Hungarian’s potential mood and its use with plural subjects, functioning