No. 962 in Finnish
kuten
"As" or "like."
In a sentence
Sain lahjaksi kirjan, kuten toivoinkin.
I received a book as a gift, like I hoped.
In this sentence, 'kuten' is used as a comparison to express similarity or correspondence to the speaker's hope.
Käytän aina luonnollisia materiaaleja, kuten puuta ja kiveä.
I always use natural materials, such as wood and stone.
Here, 'kuten' functions as an example introducer, specifying items that belong to a previously mentioned category.
Ajattelen, kuten hän opetti minulle.
I think as he taught me.
In this case, 'kuten' introduces the manner in which an action is performed, aligning it with taught behavior.
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