No. 125 in Finnish
usein
Often.
In a sentence
Käyn usein kirjastossa.
I often go to the library.
Here 'usein' is an adverb used to describe the frequency of the action 'käyn' (I go), indicating it occurs frequently.
Usein sataa kun lähden ulos.
It often rains when I go outside.
Here 'usein' modifies the verb 'sataa' (it rains), expressing regular or habitual occurrence.
Hän on usein iloinen.
She is often happy.
In this usage, 'usein' describes the frequency of the state of being 'iloinen' (happy), applied to the subject 'hän' (she).
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