WordmaratonMeaningmarathonPart of speechnounPronunciationCourseFinnishLessonExpressing contrast (kuitenkin, silti)Usages of maratonMaraton oli kivulias, mutta juoksija saavutti kuitenkin maaliviivan.The marathon was painful, but the runner reached the finish line anyway.Jos juoksisin maratonin, se olisi kivulias.If I ran a marathon, it would be painful.