számíthat

Számíthat is a Hungarian verb form derived from the verb számít, and it is used to express possibility or capability. In broad terms, it functions as a modal or potential form, indicating that the subject is able to perform an action or that a situation is possible under certain conditions. The meaning can be either literal, related to counting, or figurative, related to dependence or reliability.

Etymology and form: The form comes from the stem számít with the suffix -hat/-het, which marks potentiality. As a finite verb, számíthat appears with personal endings (for example számíthatok, számíthatsz, számíthat, számíthatunk, számíthattok, számíthatnak) and is commonly used in present and future contexts to discuss what is feasible. The related adjective számítható is also used, typically meaning “countable” or, in some contexts, “reliable.”

Usage and meanings: The verb has two main senses. In a literal sense, it can express the ability to count or to perform counting-related tasks. In a figurative sense, it conveys the idea of being able to rely on or depend on someone or something. This second sense is common in everyday language, for example in sentences about plans or support that can be counted on, such as future help or resources.

Examples in use: A common construction expresses the figurative sense: A terv alapján számíthatunk a támogatásukra. This means that, based on the plan, we can count on their support. Other contexts use the verb with different subjects and objects to indicate feasibility or reliability, depending on what is being discussed.

See also: számít, számítás, számítható, számolás.