kykenisivät

The word "kykenisivät" is a Finnish verb form. It is the conditional third-person plural of the verb "kyetä," which means to be able to or to be capable of. Therefore, "kykenisivät" translates to "they would be able to" or "they would be capable of."

This form is used to express a hypothetical or conditional ability in the past or future. For instance, one might say "Jos heillä olisi ollut enemmän aikaa, he kykenisivät suorittamaan tehtävän" which means "If they had had more time, they would have been able to complete the task." In this context, "kykenisivät" indicates a potential ability that was not realized due to a preceding condition.

The conditional mood in Finnish is often used to express politeness, suggestions, or unrealized possibilities. "Kykenisivät" specifically applies this mood to the third-person plural subject, referring to a group of people or entities. Understanding this form is crucial for comprehending nuanced expressions of ability and potential in Finnish sentences.