perquè/per tal que + Subjunctive

Subjunctive in Purpose Clauses

Level 5

Perquè and per tal que introduce the intended purpose with a subjunctive clause.

How It Works

T'ho dic perquè ho sàpigues means I am telling you so that you know. The subordinate clause states the intended result of the main action, not a factual cause explaining it. That purpose meaning normally selects subjunctive.

Per tal que makes the intended result explicit in formal prose and also takes subjunctive. Keep the actor of that result clear: adaptem el text per tal que tothom l'entengui does not say that understanding has already occurred. A past main action commonly gives per tal que l'entenguessin. Avoid using an indicative form merely because the intended result is likely or because the main action itself is factual.

Examples (3)

  1. Adaptem el text per tal que tothom l’entengui.

    We adapt the text so that everyone can understand it.

  2. Van obrir la porta perquè entrés aire.

    They opened the door to let air in.

  3. Ho repetirem per tal que quedi clar.

    We will repeat it so that it is clear.

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perquè/per tal que + SubjunctiveLevel 5Subjunctive in Purpose Clauses

Learn This First

Identify an intended result before choosing purpose subjunctive.

Words in This Pattern

per tal que