nevezheti

Nevezheti is a Hungarian verb form derived from nevezni, meaning “to name” or “to designate.” In linguistic description it is presented as a potential (possibility) form used to express that someone may name or designate something with a particular name. The form is built from the verb stem nevez- with the modal suffix -heti, and it carries an implicit subject in the third person singular or plural depending on the sentence.

Use and meaning. Nevezheti conveys that naming is possible or permissible in a given context. It can appear in subordinate clauses, hypothetical statements, or instructional examples where a person is described as having the ability or permission to name something. In English this corresponds roughly to “he may name,” “she could name,” or “they might name,” depending on number and context. The exact interpretation is guided by context and surrounding pronouns.

Morphology and notes. As a finite verb form, nevezheti agrees with the subject in person and number within Hungarian syntax. A typical construction can be exemplified by: ő nevezheti a kutyát Milónak — “he may name the dog Milo.” Here a direct object (the thing being named) is accompanied by a naming complement (Milónak) indicating the name given to the object. The form is relatively rare in everyday speech and is more commonly encountered in formal writing, linguistic discussion, or explicit instructional examples.

Related forms. The general idea of expressing possibility with verbs in Hungarian often uses -hat/-het, and other related constructions may employ different moods or auxiliary verbs depending on nuance and register. See Hungarian grammar for potential mood and naming constructions for broader context.