No. 221 in Finnish
pääsee
"Gets to" or "is able to go."
In a sentence
Hän pääsee kouluun ajoissa.
He/She gets to school on time.
Here, 'pääsee' indicates the ability to arrive or reach a location in a timely manner.
Toivottavasti pääset tapaamaan vanhoja ystäviäsi pian.
Hopefully, you'll get to meet your old friends soon.
Here, 'pääsee' is used to express the opportunity to participate in an event or activity.
Derbyyn pääsee erityisellä bussilla.
You can get to the derby by using a special bus.
Here, 'pääsee' denotes the means or mode of accessing a destination or event.
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