tuntuisi

Tuntuisi is a Finnish verb form that represents the conditional mood of tuntua, meaning to feel or seem. In English, it is commonly translated as would feel or would seem. The form is used to express hypothetical sensations, perceptions, or appearances under certain conditions, rather than definite or current feelings.

In usage, tuntuisi appears in sentences that describe what something would feel like under a given circumstance or to hedge a statement. It is often found in conditional clauses or in expressions of wish, preference, or hesitation. For example, Se tuntuisi paremmalta kuin nykyinen ratkaisu translates to That would feel better than the current solution. Another example is Jospa se tuntuisi siltä, että voisimme aloittaa aikaisemmin, If only it would feel like we could start earlier: a way to express a hoped-for improvement.

Tuntuisi can also accompany adjectives and adverbs to convey hypothetical impressions, such as tuntuisi oudolta (it would feel strange) or tuntuisi helpommalta (it would feel easier). The form helps speakers discuss possibilities, plans, or emotional responses without asserting them as certain. Its use can soften statements, express politeness, or frame opinions as contingent on particular conditions, making it a common tool in conversational Finnish and in writing that aims for nuance.