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Usages of turhaan
Suljen hanan heti, ettei vettä valu turhaan, ja tarkistan putken uudestaan.
I close the tap immediately so that water does not run unnecessarily, and I check the pipe again.
En halua odottaa turhaan pysäkillä.
I don't want to wait at the bus stop in vain.
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