állhatsz

Állhatsz is a Hungarian verb form that means you can stand or you may stand. It is the second-person singular present form of the verb állni (to stand) with the modal suffix -hat/-het, which expresses possibility or permission in Hungarian.

Morphology and formation: The form is built from the verb stem áll- with the modal suffix -hat (chosen because the stem ends in a back vowel) and the personal ending that marks the second person singular, resulting in állhatsz. In general Hungarian mood and person are expressed through a combination of the stem, a modal suffix (-hat/-het), and a personal ending; the exact shape can vary with vowel harmony and the verb’s phonology.

Usage: Állhatsz is used to convey that someone has the ability to stand or is allowed to stand in the present. It appears in instructions, permission requests, or statements about capability. It does not place special emphasis on intention or future action; its sense is closer to can/ may in English, depending on context.

Examples:

- Állhatsz fel most, ha szeretnél. (You may stand up now if you’d like.)

- Ha szükséged van rá, állhatsz fel. (If you need to, you can stand up.)

- Csak addig állhatsz fel, amíg a tanár nem mondja, hogy vége a feladatnak. (You may stand up only until the teacher says the task is finished.)

Notes: The form is part of a broader set of Hungarian modal constructions that attach -hat/-het to verb stems to indicate possibility or permission, with corresponding person endings for different subjects.