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Usages of -maktansa
Evde çalışmaktansa kütüphanede çalışmayı tercih ediyorum.
Rather than working at home, I prefer studying in the library.
Evde kalmaktansa parkta yürümek daha keyifli.
Rather than staying at home, walking in the park is more pleasant.
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