Pääsisivätkin

Pääsisivätkin is a Finnish word derived from the verb "päästä," which means to get, arrive, or escape. The suffix "-isi" indicates the conditional mood, suggesting a hypothetical or desired situation. The ending "-vät" is the third-person plural personal ending, referring to "they." Therefore, "pääsisivätkin" translates to "they would indeed get/arrive/escape" or "if only they could get/arrive/escape." The addition of the particle "-kin" emphasizes the conditional or hypothetical nature, often implying a sense of longing, surprise, or a mild sense of disappointment if the condition is not met.

This word is frequently used in informal spoken Finnish to express a wish or a possibility that is not currently realized. For example, one might say "Pääsisivätkin jo kotiin" which translates to "If only they could get home already" or "I wish they could get home already." The particle "-kin" adds a nuance of "also" or "too" to the emphasis, suggesting that the speaker might be thinking of other things that have or haven't happened, and this is another addition to that consideration. It's a versatile expression that can convey a range of subtle emotions depending on the context.