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Usages of laittaa
Aamulla riisun pyjaman ja laitan paksut villasukat jalkaan.
In the morning I take off my pyjamas and put on thick wool socks.
Äiti laittaa lapselle takin päälle.
Mother puts a coat on the child.
Illalla laitan villasukat jalkaan.
In the evening I put wool socks on my feet.
Laitan lenkkikengät jalkaan ja menen ulos juoksemaan.
I put on my running shoes and go out to run.
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.
Talvella laitan talvikengät jalkaan, koska ulkona on kylmä.
In winter I put on winter boots, because it is cold outside.
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