No. 896 in Finnish
osana
"Osana" means "as part of" or "as a part of" in English.
In a sentence
Työskentelen osana tiimiä.
I work as a part of the team.
Here, 'osana' refers to being a component or member of a collective group.
Se on osana projektia.
It is part of the project.
Here, 'osana' indicates inclusion or integration within a broader entity or initiative.
Kunta on osana alueen kehitystä.
The municipality is part of the region's development.
Here, 'osana' implies participation or contribution to a larger process or development.
Osana matkaa vierailimme myös pienessä kylässä.
As part of the journey, we also visited a small village.
The word 'osana' is used to indicate being a component or segment of a larger entity, here meaning 'as part of'.
Pääsin osana joukkuetta kilpailuihin.
I was able to enter the competition as part of the team.
In this sentence, 'osana' signifies belonging or membership within a group or entity, in this case, a team participating in a competition.
Osana kurssia opiskelimme myös kulttuurihistoriaa.
As part of the course, we also studied cultural history.
Here, 'osana' refers to a module or section of a course, indicating it is an included part of the education program.
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