astuisivat

The Finnish word "astuisivat" is the third-person plural conditional form of the verb "astua". "Astua" has several primary meanings, including to step, to enter, or to take a step. Therefore, "astuisivat" translates to "they would step" or "they would enter". This conditional mood indicates a hypothetical or uncertain action, suggesting that something would happen under certain conditions that may or may not be met.

For example, "Jos heillä olisi aikaa, he astuisivat sisään" translates to "If they had time, they would step inside." The verb form "astuisivat" conveys that the action of entering is contingent on the condition of having time. In another context, it could mean "they would step onto" something, as in "Hevoset astuisivat sillalle, jos se olisi vahvempi" meaning "The horses would step onto the bridge if it were stronger." The precise nuance of "astuisivat" depends heavily on the surrounding sentence and the specific context in which it is used.