maistoivat

Maistoivat is a Finnish word that translates to "they tasted" or "they have tasted." It is the third-person plural past tense of the verb "maistaa," which means "to taste." This verb can be used in a variety of contexts, both literal and figurative.

Literally, "maistoivat" refers to the act of perceiving the flavor of something through the sense of taste. For example, one might say "Lapset maistoivat uutta jäätelöä" which means "The children tasted the new ice cream." This implies they experienced its flavor.

Figuratively, "maistoivat" can denote experiencing or getting a sense of something, often an emotion or a situation. For instance, "He olivat maistaneet voittoa" translates to "They had tasted victory." In this sense, it signifies experiencing the feeling or success associated with winning. Similarly, "He maistoivat epäonnea" means "They tasted misfortune," indicating they experienced hardship or bad luck. The word is versatile, allowing for descriptions of both sensory experiences and broader life events.