This is the 201st most frequent Finnish word.
pääsi
The Finnish word "pääsi" means "got (to)" or "was able to."
In this context, 'pääsi' means 'got into' or 'was admitted to' indicating successful entry into an institution.
Hän pääsi yliopistoon viime vuonna.
He got into the university last year.
Here, 'pääsi' is used to mean 'reached,' signifying the action of arriving at or achieving location.
Hän pääsi kotiin myöhään illalla.
She reached home late in the evening.
In this sentence, 'pääsi' is used negatively (did not make it), referring to achieving a goal or completing a task.