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Usages of tapa
Minulla on tapana juoda kahvia aamulla, ja useimmiten luen samalla uutisia.
I have a habit of drinking coffee in the morning, and most often I read the news at the same time.
Sinulla on tapana opiskella suomea illalla, mutta tänään järjestät keittiön.
You have a habit of studying Finnish in the evening, but today you are organizing the kitchen.
Meillä on tapana järjestää pieni elokuvailta perheen kanssa perjantaisin.
We have a habit of arranging a small movie night with the family on Fridays.
Heillä ei ole tapana myöhästyä, vaikka bussi on useimmiten täynnä.
They don’t usually arrive late, even though the bus is most often full.
Se on yleinen tapa Suomessa.
It is a common habit in Finland.
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