Rikkoutuisivat

Rikkoutuisivat is a Finnish word that represents the conditional passive form of the verb "rikkoutua." The verb "rikkoutua" means to break, to become broken, or to get damaged. Therefore, "rikkoutuisivat" translates to "would break," "would become broken," or "would get damaged." This grammatical form is used to express a hypothetical or conditional situation where something might break or become damaged.

The conditional mood in Finnish, as exemplified by "rikkoutuisivat," indicates a possibility or a potential outcome that is dependent on certain conditions. It suggests that the breaking or damage is not a certainty but rather a potential event that could occur under specific circumstances. For instance, one might say "Lasit rikkoutuisivat, jos ne putoaisivat" which translates to "The glasses would break if they fell." Here, the falling of the glasses is the condition that would lead to the breaking of the glasses.

The plural form "rikkoutuisivat" is used when the subject of the sentence is plural, referring to multiple items that could break. For example, "Monet esineet rikkoutuisivat kovassa iskussa" means "Many objects would break from a strong impact." The use of this specific verb form is crucial for conveying nuanced meaning in Finnish, distinguishing between a definite event and a hypothetical one.