B1 — Intermediateconjunction
affinché
so that, in order that
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
perché (+ subj)al fine chea checon lo scopo chein modo che
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sebbenebenchénonostantemalgradoquantunque
Usage note
'Affinché' always takes the subjunctive. It is formal/written. 'Perché' + subjunctive is the colloquial equivalent. 'In modo che' + subjunctive is also common.
Example
"Parla piano affinché tutti possano capire."
"Speak slowly so that everyone can understand."
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