Kokeiltaisiin

Kokeiltaisiin is a Finnish verb form that represents the conditional mood in the passive voice of the verb kokeilla, meaning to try or to test. The form translates roughly to would be tried or could be tested in English, used without an explicit agent.

Morphology and function: It is formed from the verb kokeilla with the passive suffix ta- and the conditional ending -isiin, resulting in a non-active, hypothetical meaning. The passive aspect means the action is described without specifying who would perform it. The form is used in both written and spoken Finnish to express tentative or hypothetical situations.

Usage: Kokeiltaisiin is commonly used in clauses that discuss hypothetical scenarios, plans, or proposals. It often appears in sentences introduced by if/when the situation, such as jos this method would be tried, or in planning contexts to suggest an approach without committing to action. It can also soften statements or requests, resembling a cautious or collaborative tone.

Examples:

- Jos tätä menetelmää kokeiltaisiin, saataisiin selville, toimiiko se. (If this method were tried, it would become clear whether it works.)

- Kokeiltaisiin tätä vaihtoehtoa seuraavaksi. (Let us try this option next.)

- Kokeiltaisiin nyt pienempi otos, jotta voimme arvioida tulokset. (We would try a smaller sample now to assess the results.)

See also: kokeilla, kokeilu, kokeilukielet.