maalin

maalin

The Finnish word "maalin" is the genitive or accusative singular form of "maali," meaning "of the goal" or "into the goal."

Here, 'maalin' is the partitive case of 'maali', referring to a 'goal' in sports.

Pelaaja teki maalin loppuhetkellä.

The player scored a goal at the last moment.

Here, 'maalin' is the partitive case of 'maali', which in this context refers to a 'finish line' or 'objective'.

Pääsimme maalin ennen pimeän tuloa.

We reached the finish line before darkness fell.

Here, 'maalin' is the partitive case of 'maali', referring to 'paint' as a substance.

Pensseli kastettiin maalin ennen käyttöä.

The brush was dipped in paint before using.