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Usages of etsiä
Etsin kenkiä, jotka sopivat uuteen takkiin.
I am looking for shoes that match the new coat.
Kun en löydä avainta, etsin sitä repusta.
When I can’t find the key, I look for it in the backpack.
Palaverihuoneessa tulostus ei toimi, joten tekniikkaa on tarkistettava ja etsimme toisen tulostimen.
In the meeting room the printing does not work, so the technology must be checked and we look for another printer.
Sinkkuystäväni etsii tasapainoa työn ja vapaa-ajan välille.
My single friend is looking for a balance between work and free time.
Valmistuin itse viime vuonna opettajaksi ja aloin heti etsiä töitä.
I myself graduated as a teacher last year and immediately started looking for work.
Kävellessäni kotiin katselen yötaivasta ja etsin tuttua tähdistöä sekä satelliitteja.
While walking home I look at the night sky and search for a familiar constellation and satellites.
Keskustelupiirissä jokainen saa etsiä itselleen uuden keskustelukumppanin.
In the discussion circle everyone may look for a new conversation partner for themselves.
Etsin hyllynumeron avulla oikean hyllyn ja löydän kirjan nopeasti.
With the help of the shelf number, I look for the right shelf and find the book quickly.
Etsin kynää, koska haluan kirjoittaa muistilapun.
I am looking for a pen because I want to write a sticky note.
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