kuluisivat

Kuluisivat is a Finnish word that functions as the conditional passive past form of the verb "kulua," which broadly means "to pass," "to be spent," or "to wear out." In essence, it translates to "would have been spent," "would have passed," or "would have worn out." This grammatical form is used to describe a hypothetical or unrealized situation in the past concerning the expenditure of time or resources, or the deterioration of an object.

For instance, one might say "Ne rahat olisivat kuluisivat, jos emme olisi säästäneet" which translates to "Those funds would have been spent if we hadn't saved." Here, the conditional past passive highlights a past scenario that did not occur due to a preceding action. Similarly, it can refer to the passage of time: "Vuodet olisivat kuluisivat nopeasti ilman muistoja" meaning "The years would have passed quickly without memories." The word emphasizes a subjunctive mood regarding a past event that is being considered or is being contrasted with reality.