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Usages of virkailija
Virkailija leimaa lomakkeen ja antaa sen takaisin.
The clerk stamps the form and gives it back.
Virkailija selitti asian lyhyesti, joten en ollut enää epävarma.
The clerk explained the matter briefly, so I was no longer unsure.
Automaatti ei anna vuoronumeroa, joten pyydän virkailijalta apua.
The machine doesn’t give a queue number, so I ask the clerk for help.
Näytän henkilökortin virkailijalle palvelutiskillä.
I show the ID card to the clerk at the service counter.
Palvelutiski menee kiinni pian, joten pyydän virkailijalta apua nyt.
The service counter closes soon, so I ask the clerk for help now.
Test yourself: What does virkailija mean?
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