támaszthatnak

Támaszthatnak is a Hungarian verb form derived from the infinitive támasztani, which means to support, to prop up, or to rest against. The form támaszthatnak expresses possibility or ability for a plural subject to perform the action of támasztani. In other words, it can be translated roughly as “they can support” or “they may provide support.”

Formation and basic grammar

Támaszthatnak is built by adding the modal suffix -hat/-het to the stem támaszt-, followed by the plural ending -nak (the form shown here is the third-person plural). The infinitive of the verb is támaszthatni. Like other -hat/-het forms, támaszthatnak denotes potentiality rather than a definite, asserted action. It can refer to physical support (for example, providing a structural prop) or to figurative support (offering backing or assistance), depending on context.

Usage

The form is used when a speaker wishes to indicate that multiple subjects are capable of performing the action of támasztani or of acting as a support. It appears in contexts ranging from construction and engineering descriptions to discussions of social or logistical backing, always with the sense of possibility or capability.

Etymology and related forms

Támaszthatnak comes from támaszt- plus the -hat/-het modal suffix and the -nak plural ending. Related forms include támasztani (to support), támasz (support or prop), and other -hat/-het constructions that express possibility or ability.

See also

Támasztani, támasz, modal -hat/-het forms, can/able expressions in Hungarian.