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Usages of vaikka
Vaikka hän on joskus laiska, hän silti saa työn valmiiksi ajoissa.
Although he is sometimes lazy, he still gets the work done on time.
Vitsi kevensi tunnelmaa, vaikka palaveri oli vakava.
The joke lightened the mood, although the meeting was serious.
Vaikka pelkään joskus, uskallan kysyä.
Although I fear sometimes, I dare to ask.
Pidän tästä tummasta kahvista, vaikka ystäväni juo mieluummin vaaleaa kahvia.
I like this dark coffee, although my friend prefers light coffee.
Hän syytti minua myöhästymisestä, vaikka bussi oli oikeasti rikki.
She/He blamed me for being late, although the bus was actually broken.
Vaikka olen jalankulkija, muistutan lapsia myös siitä, että turvavyö on pakko laittaa, kun he menevät kaverin autoon.
Although I am a pedestrian, I also remind the children that the seat belt must be put on when they go into a friend’s car.
Vaikka olin väsynyt, luin e-kirjaa koneessa sen jälkeen kun valot sammuivat.
Although I was tired, I read an e-book on the plane after the lights went out.
Vaikka olen väsynyt, teen tämän raportin loppuun tänään.
Although I am tired, I will finish this report today.
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