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Usages of poiketa
Matkalla kotiin poikkean kauppaan, koska tarvitsen vaihtorahaa.
On the way home I stop at the store because I need change.
Poikkean kirjastoon ennen kuin menen kotiin.
I stop by the library before I go home.
Lähikauppa on melkein kirjastoa vastapäätä, joten poikkean sinne ennen kuin menen kotiin.
The local shop is almost opposite the library, so I stop there before I go home.
Poikkean lähikauppaan työvuoron jälkeen, jos tarvitsen maitoa.
I stop by the local store after my work shift if I need milk.
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