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Usages of свой
Поколение моих родителей отличалось своими традициями.
My parents’ generation was distinguished by its own traditions.
Собака защищает свой дом.
The dog protects its home.
Сын же мечтает посмотреть, как обезьяна прыгает по веткам в своей клетке.
My son, however, dreams of watching how a monkey jumps on branches in its cage.
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