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Usages of lieber nehmen
Ich nehme lieber Öl statt Essig, weil Essig mir zu bitter ist.
I prefer oil instead of vinegar because vinegar is too bitter for me.
Wenn es regnet, nehme ich lieber die U‑Bahn als den Bus.
When it rains, I prefer to take the subway rather than the bus.
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