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affinché

so that

conjunction ahf-feen-KEH Less Common
Grammar & Structure Conjunctions

Origin: from a fine che 'to the end that'

Also means

in order that

Usage Note

Affinché always introduces a purpose clause and obligatorily takes the subjunctive: affinché tu capisca. It is a more formal alternative to the everyday perché used with the same meaning.

Examples

"Parlo piano affinché tu capisca."

Natural Translation

I speak slowly so that you understand.

Literal Translation

I-speak slowly so-that you understand.

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