pótolhatunk

Pótolhatunk is the first-person plural present tense form of the Hungarian verb pótolni, used in the potential mood to express that something can be made up for, replenished, or substituted. The core meaning is to compensate for a deficiency, fill a gap, or restore what is missing. The sense is heavily context-dependent, ranging from replenishing stocks to making amends or providing missing information.

The root pótol- is related to the noun pótlás, meaning supplementation or replacement. The form pótolhatunk combines the stem pótol-, the potential suffix -hat/-het, and the personal ending -unk for "we." It is a regular verb in terms of conjugation and follows standard Hungarian rules for mood and aspect. The expression can appear with various objects depending on the situation, for example referring to data, supplies, or deficiencies being made up for.

In usage, pótolhatunk is common in formal and written Hungarian, as well as in practical contexts such as business, science, and administration. It often appears when discussing plans to remedy a shortfall, schedule adjustments, or corrective actions after a lapse or loss. Distinctions should be kept in mind with related verbs: kárpótolni means to compensate emotionally or pay for a loss, while pótolni emphasizes making up for a deficiency or gap.

See also: pótol, pótlás, kárpótol, pótló. Examples include: Hiányt pótolhatunk új adatokkal. Készleteket pótolhatunk a következő szállítmánnyal. A mulasztásokat pótolhatjuk, ha időben intézkedünk.