samalla

Usages of samalla

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.
Kuuntelen musiikkia ja samalla opiskelen suomea.
I listen to music and at the same time study Finnish.
Syödessäni aamiaista kuuntelen samalla suomenkielistä podcastia.
While eating breakfast I listen at the same time to a Finnish‑language podcast.
Yksi tavoitteeni on puhua suomea samalla, kun selitän videolla, mitä teen puutarhassa.
One of my goals is to speak Finnish while I explain in a video what I am doing in the garden.
Kampaaja leikkaa hiukset lyhyemmiksi ja viilaa samalla kynnet siisteiksi.
The hairdresser cuts the hair shorter and at the same time files the nails neat.
Minä uin uima-altaassa rauhallisesti ja kuuntelen samalla omaa hengitystäni.
I swim calmly in the pool and at the same time listen to my own breathing.
Sähkömies tarkistaa samalla pistorasiat, koska yksi pistorasia ei toimi.
The electrician will also check the outlets, because one outlet doesn’t work.
Jos palovaroitin alkaa piipata uudestaan, haen kaupasta uuden pariston ja samalla banaaneja sekä appelsiineja.
If the smoke alarm starts beeping again, I’ll get a new battery from the store and bananas and oranges at the same time.
Voisitteko Te mittauttaa verenpaineen samalla, kun haette lääkettä apteekista?
Could you have your blood pressure measured at the same time when you pick up medicine from the pharmacy?

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