voitaisiin

Voitaisiin is a Finnish verb form derived from the verb voida, meaning to be able to. It represents the passive voice combined with the conditional mood, and is used to express hypothetical or tentative possibility in a general or unspecified subject. In English, it corresponds roughly to could be, would be able to, or might be possible to.

In use, voittaisiin creates an impersonal or non-specific statement about what could happen or be done. It is common in both formal and informal Finnish, especially when making suggestions, presenting options, or speaking cautiously about actions that may be carried out by people in general, institutions, or an unspecified actor. It often appears in subordinate clauses and in sentences that aim to soften a proposal or avoid asserting a definite commitment.

Examples:

- Se voitaisiin ratkaista yhdessä. (It could be solved together.)

- Jos tarvitaan lisätietoja, voitaisiin antaa lisäohjeita. (If more information is needed, additional instructions could be provided.)

- Voitaisiin myös harkita toista vaihtoehtoa. (We could also consider another option.)

Compared with active forms such as voitaisimme or voisimme, voittaisiin emphasizes the action as being carried out by an unspecified subject and tends to create a more impersonal or tentative tone. It is a standard part of Finnish grammar for expressing hypothetical possibilities in a non-agentive manner.