-llä

Usages of -llä

Ihoni on kuiva keväällä allergian takia.
My skin is dry in the spring because of an allergy.
Aamulla sade on kevyt, mutta iltapäivällä alkaa myrsky.
In the morning the rain is light, but in the afternoon a storm begins.
Minä palelen ulkona talvella.
I feel cold outside in winter.
Kesällä menemme perheen kanssa mökille.
In the summer we go to the cottage with the family.
Keväällä kukka on keltainen, mutta syksyllä se on melkein oranssi.
In spring the flower is yellow, but in autumn it is almost orange.
Ennen joululomaa koulussa on usein vähän liikaa hälinää käytävillä.
Before the Christmas holiday there is often a bit too much bustle in the school corridors.
Sää voi muuttua nopeasti talvella.
The weather can change quickly in winter.
Minusta puhekieli on helpompaa, mutta luen uutiset mieluummin kirjakielellä.
In my opinion, spoken Finnish is easier, but I prefer to read the news in standard Finnish.
Viime kuussa laskin, että säästötilillä on jo tarpeeksi rahaa pientä matkaa varten.
Last month I calculated that there is already enough money in the savings account for a small trip.
Iltapäivällä katu on täynnä autoja.
In the afternoon the street is full of cars.
Iltapäivällä minä juon teetä parvekkeella ja katselen taivasta.
In the afternoon I drink tea on the balcony and watch the sky.

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