Italian Phrase
Assicurati che la tua fotocamera funzioni bene.
Meaning
A friendly but firm reminder to check that your camera is operating correctly. It’s often said before a photoshoot, a video call, or any situation where good image quality matters.
When to use
Use this phrase when you or someone else is about to start taking pictures or recording video, especially in travel, events, or professional settings where equipment reliability is crucial.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Assicuratichelatuafotocamerafunzionibene
Imperative + reflexive pronoun
"Assicurati" is the second‑person singular imperative of the reflexive verb *assicurarsi*, with the enclitic pronoun –ti attached.
Subjunctive after "che"
When an imperative clause introduces a subordinate clause with "che", the verb in the subordinate clause takes the present subjunctive (funzioni).
Adverb placement
"Bene" (well) follows the verb it modifies, as is standard in Italian.
🗨In Conversation
Hai caricato la batteria e inserito la scheda di memoria?
Did you charge the battery and insert the memory card?
Sì, ma assicurati che la tua fotocamera funzioni bene prima di partire.
Yes, but make sure your camera works well before we leave.
✕Common Mistakes
Assicurati che la tua fotocamera è bene.
After "che" the verb must be in the subjunctive, not the indicative.
Assicurati che la tua fotocamera funziona bene.
Use the subjunctive form "funzioni" in this construction.
Assicurati di che la tua fotocamera funzioni bene.
When the clause follows directly with "che", the preposition "di" is omitted.
↔Alternatives
Verifica che la tua fotocamera sia in buone condizioni.
Check that your camera is in good condition.
Controlla che la fotocamera funzioni correttamente.
Check that the camera functions correctly.
Assicurati che la tua fotocamera sia operativa.
Make sure your camera is operational.
Cultural Tip
In informal contexts Italians use the singular imperative "Assicurati". In a formal or plural setting you would say "Si assicuri" (formal) or "Assicuratevi" (plural). Also, the subjunctive mood after "che" is a hallmark of native‑like Italian; using the indicative ("funziona") would sound ungrammatical here.