listaisivat

Listaisivat is a Finnish verb in the conditional mood, third-person plural form. It translates to "they would list" or "they would put on a list." The root verb is "listata," which means to list, enumerate, or catalog. The conditional mood in Finnish is used to express hypothetical situations, wishes, or polite requests. Therefore, "listaisivat" suggests a scenario where a group of people (they) would perform the action of listing something.

This verb form is commonly encountered in sentences discussing potential actions or plans. For example, one might say "Jos heillä olisi enemmän aikaa, he listaisivat kaikki kirjat" which translates to "If they had more time, they would list all the books." The context in which "listaisivat" is used will determine the specific nuance of the hypothetical situation being described. It implies an action that is contingent on certain conditions being met. The ending "-isivat" is characteristic of the conditional mood for plural subjects in Finnish verbs.