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Why does the sentence use il and not un before libro?
In Italian, il refers to the in English, indicating a specific book. If you said un libro, you would be referring to a book in a more general, non-specific way. Here, the speaker is talking about a particular book, so il is used.
Is sul a single word, or is it a contraction?
Sul is a contraction of su il, literally meaning on the. In Italian, prepositions often combine with definite articles to form one word. So sul = su + il.
What does ripiano mean exactly?
Ripiano can usually mean shelf or flat surface. In this context, it implies a shelf or a ledge where you can put the book.
Why do we say Metto instead of another verb?
Mettere is the common verb for to put in Italian. You could use synonyms like posare (to place/put down) or collocare (to place/put in a specific location), but mettere is the most straightforward and commonly used verb for this action.
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