No. 15 in Finnish
kanssa
"With."
In a sentence
Haluaisin lähteä rannalle ystävieni kanssa.
I would like to go to the beach with my friends.
‘kanssa’ is used here to indicate accompaniement, specifying that the action is performed together with friends.
Kävin teatterissa serkkuni kanssa viime viikonloppuna.
I went to the theater with my cousin last weekend.
‘kanssa’ specifies the company during the visit to the theater, showing it's a shared experience.
Hän nautti retkestä koiransa kanssa.
She enjoyed the trip with her dog.
‘kanssa’ is used to show that the enjoyment of the trip involved the company of her dog.
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