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Usages of önce
(Ben) genellikle işten önce kahvaltı yapıyorum.
I usually have breakfast before work.
En az taze meyveyi önce yiyin.
Eat the least fresh fruit first.
Konuşmadan önce düşün.
Think before you speak.
Oynamadan önce ödevini bitir.
Finish your homework before playing.
Yağmur yağmaya başlamadan önce evde olmak istiyorum.
I want to be home before it starts raining.
Tatlını yemeden önce sebzeni ye.
Eat your vegetables before eating your dessert.
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