maalilla

This is the 753rd most frequent Finnish word.


maalilla

"At the goal" or "with paint," depending on context.


Here, 'maalilla' refers to 'with paint,' indicating the instrument used for painting.

Hän maalasi taulun kauniilla maalilla.

He painted the painting with beautiful paint.


In this context, 'maalilla' refers to 'with a goal,' indicating a scoring goal in sports.

Joukkue voitti ottelun viime hetken maalilla.

The team won the match with the last moment's goal.


Here, 'maalilla' signifies 'at the goal,' referring to the location of the goal structure in a playing field.

Maalivahti odotti levottomana maalilla.

The goalkeeper waited nervously at the goal.