B1 · Intermediate
Chapter 37
The Conditional Mood
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Total Rules
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What You'll Learn
Expressing 'would' and 'if'. Mastering the -isi- marker in verbs.
Tips & Tricks (1)
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Use it for politeness
Always use the conditional when asking for things. It is the polite way to speak.
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Rules in This Chapter (1)
Quick Practice (5)
Conjugate the verb 'syödä' (to eat) for 'minä'.
Minä ___ pizzaa.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: söisin
The stem of 'syödä' is 'syö-'.
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Which is the correct negative?
Minä ___ menisi.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: en
Negative verb for 'minä' is 'en'.
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Conjugate 'tulla' (to come) for 'he'.
He ___ mukaan.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tulisivat
Conditional for 'he' is 'tulisivat'.
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Which is the correct polite request?
___ kahvia.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Haluaisin
Haluaisin is the polite conditional form.
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Find the error.
Find and fix the mistake:
Jos minä olen rikas, matkustan.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: olen
Should be 'olisin'.
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Score: /5
Common Questions (2)
No, it is also used for polite requests and expressing desires.
If the verb stem ends in a single vowel, you often drop it before adding '-isi-'.
