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Usages of ääni
Pieni ääni kuuluu keittiöstä.
A small sound is coming from the kitchen.
Ääni on melkein kuin hiljainen kuiskaus.
The sound is almost like a quiet whisper.
Ääni katkeaa kesken kokouksen.
The sound cuts out in the middle of the meeting.
Luen uuden sanan ääneen, jotta korva tottuu ääniin ja suu harjoittelee.
I read the new word aloud so that the ear gets used to the sounds and the mouth practices.
Joululomalla kaupunki hiljentyy, ja tavalliset kadun äänet muuttuvat pehmeämmiksi.
During the Christmas holiday the city quiets down, and the usual street sounds become softer.
Test yourself: What does ääni mean?
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