L'operaio usa la livella affinché il rivestimento sia installato bene.

The worker uses the spirit level so that the covering is installed properly.

Breakdown of L'operaio usa la livella affinché il rivestimento sia installato bene.

• essere: to be
• usare: to use
• bene: properly
• installare: to install

Questions & Answers about L'operaio usa la livella affinché il rivestimento sia installato bene.

Why is it L'operaio and not Il operaio?

Because operaio begins with a vowel. In Italian, il becomes l' before most singular nouns that start with a vowel.

So:

• il ragazzo
• l'operaio

This is called elision.

What does operaio mean exactly?

Operaio usually means a worker, especially a manual worker, laborer, or someone doing practical physical work, such as in construction, manufacturing, or repairs.

It is more specific than a general word like lavoratore, which can mean worker in a broader sense.

In this sentence, l'operaio suggests a construction worker or tradesman.

What is la livella?

La livella is a level, usually a spirit level, the tool used to check whether something is horizontal or vertical.

It is a feminine noun, which is why it takes la:

• la livella

Why is affinché used here?