Breakdown of Si sieda e provi pure il volante.
e
and
sedersi
to sit down
provare
to try
pure
too, as well (= anche)
Questions & Answers about Si sieda e provi pure il volante.
What does pure mean in this sentence?
In this context, pure doesn't mean 'also' or 'even'. When placed right after a command, it adds a tone of polite permission or encouragement, translating to 'feel free to' or 'go ahead and'.
Could I just say provi il volante without pure?
You could, but it changes the tone. Without pure, provi il volante is a direct instruction ('try the steering wheel'). Adding pure softens it into a welcoming invitation ('feel free to try the steering wheel').
Why does the pronoun si come before sieda? Don't pronouns usually attach to the end of a command?
Why do the verbs here end in -a (sieda) and -i (provi)?