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Usages of ettei
Avaan sivuoven varovaisemmin, ettei se häiritse ketään.
I open the side door more carefully so that it doesn’t disturb anyone.
Laitan kupin pöydälle, ettei se putoa lattialle.
I put the cup on the table so that it doesn’t fall on the floor.
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