kilpailisivat
"Kilpailisivat" is a Finnish verb that is the third-person plural form of the verb "kilpailisivat" in the conditional mood. The conditional mood is used to express hypothetical or potential situations. In this case, "kilpailisivat" translates to "would compete" in English. This verb form is used to describe actions that might happen under certain conditions or in a hypothetical scenario. For example, "Heidän joukkueensa kilpailisivat voitosta" translates to "Their team would compete for the victory." The verb "kilpailisivat" is part of the Finnish verb system, which includes various moods and tenses to express different shades of meaning. Understanding the conditional mood is essential for comprehending the nuances of Finnish language and literature.