aiheutuisi

aiheutuisi is a Finnish verb form that expresses hypothetical causation. It is the conditional mood in the passive voice of the verb aiheuttaa (to cause) or of the related verb aiheutua (to be caused). The form is used to discuss what would be caused under certain conditions and is common in formal, analytical, or legal texts, as well as in scientific writing. In everyday speech, speakers more often use active forms or rephrase to avoid the passive conditional.

Usage and meaning: In a clause that states a hypothetical condition, aiheutuisi translates roughly as “would be caused” or “would be brought about.” It signals a potential consequence rather than an actual event, and it contrasts with active conditional forms such as aiheuttaisi, which means “would cause.” The form appears in contexts where the actor or agent is unknown or not relevant, or where the emphasis is on the result rather than the initiator.

Grammatical notes: Finnish distinguishes between active and passive constructions; aiheutuisi represents a hypothetical passive form used to discuss possible outcomes. The construction often appears in clauses introduced by if or implied by context and is typical of written discourse, policy analysis, and formal discussions.

Example: If the law were changed, large costs would be incurred. In Finnish: Jos lakia muutettaisiin, suuria kustannuksia aiheutuisi.

See also: aiheuttaa, aiheutua, passiivi (Finnish).