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Usages of valita
Valitsen nopeimman bussin, koska minulla on kiire.
I choose the fastest bus because I am in a hurry.
Kirjailijan tarina oli tärkein syy, miksi valitsin tämän kirjan.
The author's story was the main reason why I chose this book.
Kirjani on pöydällä, mutta ystäväni valitsi toisen.
My book is on the table, but my friend chose another.
Valitsen mieluummin luontoretken kuin ostosmatkan.
I would rather choose a nature trip than a shopping trip.
En ole varma, valitsenko mustat housut vai harmaat farkut juhlaan.
I am not sure whether I will choose black trousers or grey jeans for the party.
Näöntarkastuksen jälkeen valitsen uudet kehykset, mutta vanhat linssit pitää vaihtaa.
After the eye exam, I will choose new frames, but the old lenses need to be changed.
Optikko auttoi minua valitsemaan kehykset, joihin uudet linssit sopivat paremmin.
The optician helped me choose frames that the new lenses fit better into.
Ystäväni haluaa aina ikkunapaikan, mutta minä valitsen mieluummin käytäväpaikan.
My friend always wants a window seat, but I prefer to choose an aisle seat.
Minä valitsen käytäväpaikan, mutta siskoni haluaa aina ikkunapaikan.
I choose an aisle seat, but my sister always wants a window seat.
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