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Usages of þess
Ég ætlaði að sækja um starfið, og hún hvatti mig til þess þegar ég var ekki alveg viss.
I was going to apply for the job, and she encouraged me to do it when I was not completely sure.
Ég les bók í rúminu án þess að kveikja á lampanum.
I read a book in bed without turning on the lamp.
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