lejárhat

Lejárhat is a Hungarian verb form that expresses the possibility that something may expire or lapse. It is the potential mood of the verb lejár, which means to expire, to come due, or to run out. The suffix -hat (or -het after a vowel) marks possibility, so lejárhat literally means “it could expire” or “it may expire.”

Uses and meaning

Lejárhat is used to indicate uncertainty about whether expiration will occur within a given time frame. It is commonly applied to deadlines, warranties, licenses, subscriptions, or other periods of validity. The form is suitable for various subjects and can be combined with time expressions to specify when expiration might happen or to discuss risk.

Examples

A határidő július végén lejárhat. The deadline may expire at the end of July.

A garancia lejárhat a következő hónap végén. The warranty may expire at the end of the next month.

Lehet, hogy a szerződés lejárhat, ha nem hosszabbítják meg. It’s possible that the contract could expire if extended is not arranged.

Grammar and relation to other forms

Lejárhat is derived from lejár with the potential suffix -hat/-het, which marks modality rather than tense. It is a finite form that can function as a predicate in a clause, expressing possibility. It should not be confused with lejárt, which means “expired” in the past tense. Lejárhat focuses on future possibility or uncertainty about expiration.