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Welcome to our lesson on nouns in the Czech language! Nouns are a fundamental component of any language, serving as the building blocks of communication. They help us identify people, places, things, and ideas, allowing us to express ourselves effectively. In this lesson, we'll explore the fascinating world of Czech nouns, including their gender, singular and plural forms, and cases. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a solid understanding of how nouns work in Czech, setting you on the path to achieving A1 competency.


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Czech is a Slavic language spoken by over 10 million people, primarily in the Czech Republic. It is a fascinating language with a rich history and culture. In this lesson, we will introduce you to Czech nouns, including their gender, singular and plural forms, and cases.
== Importance of Nouns in Czech ==
 
Nouns in Czech are not just mere labels; they play a crucial role in sentence structure and meaning. Understanding nouns is essential for mastering the language because they undergo various transformations based on gender, case, and number. Czech nouns can be a bit tricky due to their grammatical gender (masculine, feminine, and neuter) and the way they change form depending on their role in a sentence. This complexity adds richness to the language but can also be a challenge for English speakers, as English does not have a similar system.
 
In this lesson, we will cover:
 
* '''Gender of Nouns''': Understanding masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns.
 
* '''Singular and Plural Forms''': How to form the plural of nouns.
 
* '''Cases''': An introduction to the seven grammatical cases in Czech.
 
== Gender of Nouns ==
 
Czech nouns are classified into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Each gender has its own set of rules for declension and agreement with adjectives and verbs. Let’s break down the genders and provide examples for each.
 
=== Masculine Nouns ===
 
Masculine nouns typically refer to male beings or objects and usually end in a consonant. They can also be animated (like "man" or "boy") or inanimated (like "book" or "table"). Here are some examples:
 
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! Czech !! Pronunciation !! English
 
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| muž || muʒ || man


<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Czech/Grammar/Past-Tense|Past Tense]] & [[Language/Czech/Grammar/Present-Continuous-in-Czech|Present Continuous in Czech]].</span>
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== Czech Nouns ==


Like many European languages, Czech nouns have gender. There are three genders in Czech: masculine, feminine, and neuter. It is important to know the gender of a noun because it affects the forms of other words in the sentence that agree with it (such as adjectives).
| stůl || stu:l || table


There is no rule that will tell you the gender of a noun, so you just have to memorize them. However, there are some guidelines that may be helpful:
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* Most nouns ending in -a are feminine.
| pes || pɛs || dog
* Most nouns ending in a consonant are masculine.
* Most nouns ending in -o are neuter.


It is also important to note that the plural forms of Czech nouns can be unpredictable.
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=== Cases ===
| hrad || hrad || castle


Czech nouns have seven cases, which are used to show the noun's role in the sentence. The cases are:
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* Nominative – used for the subject of the sentence.
| vlak || vlak || train
* Accusative – used for the direct object of the sentence.
* Genitive – used to show possession, "of" something, or "from" something.
* Dative – used for the indirect object of the sentence.
* Locative – used to show location, "in" something or "at" something.
* Instrumental – used to show the means by which something is done or with which something is done.
* Vocative – used when calling someone's name.


Each case has its own ending, which can be different depending on the gender and number of the noun.
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Here is a table that shows the endings for each case:
=== Feminine Nouns ===
 
Feminine nouns often refer to female beings or objects and typically end in -a. Here are examples of feminine nouns:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Case !! Singular feminine !! Singular masculine !! Singular neuter !! Plural feminine/masculine/neuter
 
! Czech !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| Nominative || -a/-e || - || -o/-e || -i/-ové/-a
 
| žena || ˈʒɛna || woman
 
|-
|-
| Accusative || -u/-ou || - || -o/-e || -y/-e/-a
 
| kniha || ˈkɲɪɦa || book
 
|-
|-
| Genitive || -y/-i || -a/-e || -u/-a || -ů/-ů/-ů
 
| kočka || ˈkoʧka || cat
 
|-
|-
| Dative || -ě/-i || -u/-ovi/-ovi || -u/-ě || -ám/-ům/-ám
 
| pohádka || ˈpɔhaːdka || fairy tale
 
|-
|-
| Locative || -ě/-i || -u/-ovi/-u || -ě/-u || -ech/-ech/-ech
 
| ulice || ˈulɪtsɛ || street
 
|}
 
=== Neuter Nouns ===
 
Neuter nouns usually refer to objects or concepts and typically end in -o or -í. Here are examples of neuter nouns:
 
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! Czech !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| dítě || ˈdɪjɛtɛ || child
 
|-
 
| město || ˈmjɛsto || city
 
|-
 
| okno || ˈokno || window
 
|-
 
| jídlo || ˈjiːdlo || food
 
|-
 
| písmeno || ˈpiːsmɛnɔ || letter (of the alphabet)
 
|}
 
== Singular and Plural Forms ==
 
In Czech, nouns change form when they go from singular to plural. The way a noun is pluralized often depends on its gender. Let's explore how to form plurals.
 
=== Masculine Plural Forms ===
 
Masculine nouns typically add -i or -ové in the plural form, depending on whether they are animate or inanimate.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Czech (Singular) !! Czech (Plural) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| Instrumental || -ou/-í || -em || -em/-em || -y/-ami/-y
 
| muž || muži || muʒi || men
 
|-
|-
| Vocative || -o || -e || -o || -i/-ové/-a
 
| stůl || stoly || ˈstolɪ || tables
 
|-
 
| pes || psi || pɛsi || dogs
 
|-
 
| hrad || hrady || ˈɦradɪ || castles
 
|-
 
| vlak || vlaky || ˈvlaːkɪ || trains
 
|}
|}


It is important to note that there are some irregularities in the endings, especially for masculine nouns.
=== Feminine Plural Forms ===
 
Feminine nouns usually add -y or -i in the plural form:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Czech (Singular) !! Czech (Plural) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| žena || ženy || ˈʒɛni || women
 
|-
 
| kniha || knihy || ˈkɲɪɦɪ || books
 
|-
 
| kočka || kočky || ˈkoʧki || cats
 
|-
 
| pohádka || pohádky || ˈpɔhaːdki || fairy tales
 
|-
 
| ulice || ulice || ˈulɪtsɛ || streets
 
|}
 
=== Neuter Plural Forms ===
 
Neuter nouns typically end in -a in the plural form:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Czech (Singular) !! Czech (Plural) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| dítě || děti || ˈdʒɛtɪ || children
 
|-
 
| město || města || ˈmɪɛsta || cities
 
|-
 
| okno || okna || ˈokna || windows
 
|-
 
| jídlo || jídla || ˈjiːdla || foods
 
|-
 
| písmeno || písmena || ˈpiːsmɛnɔ || letters
 
|}
 
== Introduction to Cases ==
 
Czech is a language rich in grammatical cases, which means that the form of a noun changes depending on its function in a sentence. There are seven grammatical cases in Czech, and they are as follows:
 
1. '''Nominative''' (subject)
 
2. '''Genitive''' (possession)
 
3. '''Dative''' (indirect object)
 
4. '''Accusative''' (direct object)
 
5. '''Vocative''' (addressing someone directly)
 
6. '''Locative''' (location)
 
7. '''Instrumental''' (means or manner)
 
In this section, we will provide a brief overview of each case, focusing on how they affect nouns.
 
=== Nominative Case ===
 
The nominative case is used for the subject of the sentence. It answers the question "Who?" or "What?". For example:
 
* '''Muž je tady.''' (The man is here.)
 
* '''Kočka spí.''' (The cat is sleeping.)
 
=== Genitive Case ===
 
The genitive case indicates possession and answers the question "Whose?". For example:
 
* '''Kniha ženy.''' (The book of the woman.)
 
* '''Hračky dětí.''' (Toys of the children.)
 
=== Dative Case ===
 
The dative case is used for the indirect object and answers the question "To whom?". For example:
 
* '''Dávám knihu ženě.''' (I give the book to the woman.)
 
* '''Dávám hračky dětem.''' (I give toys to the children.)
 
=== Accusative Case ===
 
The accusative case is used for the direct object and answers the question "What?". For example:
 
* '''Vidím muže.''' (I see the man.)
 
* '''Mám kočku.''' (I have a cat.)
 
=== Vocative Case ===
 
The vocative case is used when addressing someone directly. For example:
 
* '''Ženo!''' (Woman!)
 
* '''Dítě!''' (Child!)
 
=== Locative Case ===
 
The locative case indicates location and answers the question "About whom?" or "In/on what?". For example:
 
* '''Mluvím o ženě.''' (I am talking about the woman.)
 
* '''Jsem v městě.''' (I am in the city.)
 
=== Instrumental Case ===
 
The instrumental case indicates the means or manner and answers the question "With what?". For example:
 
* '''Jdu s mužem.''' (I am going with the man.)
 
* '''Hraju s kočkou.''' (I play with the cat.)
 
== Exercises ==
 
Now that we’ve covered the basics of nouns in Czech, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are ten exercises designed to help you practice what you’ve learned. Try to complete them before checking the answers at the end.
 
=== Exercise 1: Identify the Gender ===
 
Determine the gender of the following nouns:
 
1. stůl
 
2. žena
 
3. dítě
 
4. auto
 
5. kniha
 
=== Exercise 2: Form the Plural ===
 
Write the plural form of the following nouns:


=== Plurals ===
1. hrad


As mentioned earlier, the plural forms of Czech nouns can be unpredictable, so it is important to memorize them. There are several ways that nouns can form their plurals, including:
2. kočka


* Adding -i to the end of the singular form (mostly masculine nouns).
3. město
* Adding -e to the end of the singular form (mostly feminine nouns or nouns ending in a soft consonant).
* Changing the ending (mostly neuter nouns).
* Using a completely different word (such as "muž" (man) becoming "lidé" (people)).


Again, there is no rule that will always work, so it is important to memorize the plural forms of nouns.
4. pes


== Practice ==
5. ulice


To practice using Czech nouns, try making simple sentences using the cases and plurals you have learned. For example:
=== Exercise 3: Rewrite in Genitive Case ===


* Já mám kočku. (I have a cat.) – nominative case
Rewrite the following sentences in the genitive case:
* Vidím kočku. (I see the cat.) – accusative case
* Auto mého bratra. (My brother's car.) – genitive case
* Dávám dárek mému příteli. (I am giving a gift to my friend.) – dative case
* V knihovně. (In the library.) – locative case
* Psát pero. (Writing with a pen.) – instrumental case
* "Marie!" volal jsem. ("Maria!" I called.) – vocative case


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1. Kniha muže. (The book of the man.)
==Sources==
 
* [https://www.locallingo.com/czech/grammar/index.html Czech Language - Grammar Overview]
2. Hračky dětí. (Toys of the children.)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czech_language Czech language - Wikipedia]
 
* [https://www.czechclass101.com/blog/2021/03/18/czech-grammar-overview/ A Beginner's Guide to Basic Czech Grammar]
3. Auto ženy. (The car of the woman.)
* [http://cokdybysme.net/outlineczgramm.html Outline of Czech Grammar]
 
4. Pes pána. (The dog of the owner.)
 
5. Hrad města. (The castle of the city.)
 
=== Exercise 4: Accusative Case Practice ===
 
Change the following sentences to the accusative case:
 
1. Vidím (muž).
 
2. Mám (kočka).
 
3. Dávám (kniha) (žena).
 
4. Hledám (dítě).
 
5. Vidím (auto).
 
=== Exercise 5: Fill in the Blank ===
 
Choose the correct noun to fill in the blank:
 
1. Mám ______. (man)
 
2. Vidím ______. (woman)
 
3. Dávám ______. (child)
 
4. Jsem v ______. (city)
 
5. Hraju s ______. (dog)
 
=== Exercise 6: Match the Noun to its Plural ===
 
Match the singular nouns with their correct plural forms:
 
1. pes
 
2. kniha
 
3. dítě
 
4. stůl
 
5. hrad
 
a. hrady
 
b. stoly
 
c. kočky
 
d. děti
 
e. knihy
 
=== Exercise 7: Create Sentences ===
 
Create sentences using the following nouns in the nominative case:
 
1. muž
 
2. žena
 
3. kočka
 
4. dítě
 
5. hrad
 
=== Exercise 8: Translate to English ===
 
Translate the following sentences into English:
 
1. Muž je tady.
 
2. Kočka spí.
 
3. Hračky dětí jsou hezké.
 
4. Jsem v městě.
 
5. Dávám knihu ženě.
 
=== Exercise 9: Noun Gender Quiz ===
 
Determine the gender of the following nouns and write them down:
 
1. jídlo
 
2. auto
 
3. pohádka
 
4. město
 
5. kočka
 
=== Exercise 10: Case Transformation ===
 
Transform the following nouns through all seven cases:
 
1. muž
 
2. žena
 
3. dítě
 
== Answers to Exercises ==
 
Now, let’s check your answers! Refer to the solutions below to see how well you did.
 
=== Answers to Exercise 1 ===
 
1. Masculine
 
2. Feminine
 
3. Neuter
 
4. Neuter
 
5. Feminine
 
=== Answers to Exercise 2 ===
 
1. hrady
 
2. kočky
 
3. města
 
4. psi
 
5. ulice
 
=== Answers to Exercise 3 ===
 
1. Kniha muže. → Knihy muže.
 
2. Hračky dětí. → Hračky dětí (remains the same).
 
3. Auto ženy. → Auta ženy.
 
4. Pes pána. → Psa pána.
 
5. Hrad města. → Hrad města (remains the same).
 
=== Answers to Exercise 4 ===
 
1. Vidím muže.
 
2. Mám kočku.
 
3. Dávám knihu ženě.
 
4. Hledám dítě.
 
5. Vidím auto.
 
=== Answers to Exercise 5 ===
 
1. Muž.
 
2. Ženu.
 
3. Dítě.
 
4. Město.
 
5. Psem.
 
=== Answers to Exercise 6 ===
 
1. pes - c. kočky
 
2. kniha - e. knihy
 
3. dítě - d. děti
 
4. stůl - b. stoly
 
5. hrad - a. hrady
 
=== Answers to Exercise 7 ===
 
1. Muž je tady.
 
2. Žena je hezká.
 
3. Kočka spí.
 
4. Dítě se směje.
 
5. Hrad je velký.
 
=== Answers to Exercise 8 ===
 
1. The man is here.
 
2. The cat is sleeping.
 
3. The children’s toys are nice.
 
4. I am in the city.
 
5. I give the book to the woman.
 
=== Answers to Exercise 9 ===
 
1. Neuter
 
2. Neuter
 
3. Feminine
 
4. Neuter
 
5. Feminine
 
=== Answers to Exercise 10 ===
 
1. muž (nominative), muže (genitive), muži (dative), muže (accusative), muži (vocative), muži (locative), mužem (instrumental)
 
2. žena (nominative), ženy (genitive), ženě (dative), ženu (accusative), ženo (vocative), ženě (locative), ženou (instrumental)
 
3. dítě (nominative), dítěte (genitive), dítěti (dative), dítě (accusative), dítě (vocative), dítěti (locative), dítětem (instrumental)
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson! Keep practicing, and you will become more comfortable with Czech nouns in no time. Remember, the more you engage with the language, the easier it will become!


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* [https://www.locallingo.com/czech/grammar/index.html Czech Language - Grammar Overview]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czech_language Czech language - Wikipedia]
* [https://www.czechclass101.com/blog/2021/03/18/czech-grammar-overview/ A Beginner's Guide to Basic Czech Grammar]
* [http://cokdybysme.net/outlineczgramm.html Outline of Czech Grammar]


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Czech → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Introduction to Nouns

Welcome to our lesson on nouns in the Czech language! Nouns are a fundamental component of any language, serving as the building blocks of communication. They help us identify people, places, things, and ideas, allowing us to express ourselves effectively. In this lesson, we'll explore the fascinating world of Czech nouns, including their gender, singular and plural forms, and cases. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a solid understanding of how nouns work in Czech, setting you on the path to achieving A1 competency.

Importance of Nouns in Czech[edit | edit source]

Nouns in Czech are not just mere labels; they play a crucial role in sentence structure and meaning. Understanding nouns is essential for mastering the language because they undergo various transformations based on gender, case, and number. Czech nouns can be a bit tricky due to their grammatical gender (masculine, feminine, and neuter) and the way they change form depending on their role in a sentence. This complexity adds richness to the language but can also be a challenge for English speakers, as English does not have a similar system.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • Gender of Nouns: Understanding masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns.
  • Singular and Plural Forms: How to form the plural of nouns.
  • Cases: An introduction to the seven grammatical cases in Czech.

Gender of Nouns[edit | edit source]

Czech nouns are classified into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Each gender has its own set of rules for declension and agreement with adjectives and verbs. Let’s break down the genders and provide examples for each.

Masculine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Masculine nouns typically refer to male beings or objects and usually end in a consonant. They can also be animated (like "man" or "boy") or inanimated (like "book" or "table"). Here are some examples:

Czech Pronunciation English
muž muʒ man
stůl stu:l table
pes pɛs dog
hrad hrad castle
vlak vlak train

Feminine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Feminine nouns often refer to female beings or objects and typically end in -a. Here are examples of feminine nouns:

Czech Pronunciation English
žena ˈʒɛna woman
kniha ˈkɲɪɦa book
kočka ˈkoʧka cat
pohádka ˈpɔhaːdka fairy tale
ulice ˈulɪtsɛ street

Neuter Nouns[edit | edit source]

Neuter nouns usually refer to objects or concepts and typically end in -o or -í. Here are examples of neuter nouns:

Czech Pronunciation English
dítě ˈdɪjɛtɛ child
město ˈmjɛsto city
okno ˈokno window
jídlo ˈjiːdlo food
písmeno ˈpiːsmɛnɔ letter (of the alphabet)

Singular and Plural Forms[edit | edit source]

In Czech, nouns change form when they go from singular to plural. The way a noun is pluralized often depends on its gender. Let's explore how to form plurals.

Masculine Plural Forms[edit | edit source]

Masculine nouns typically add -i or -ové in the plural form, depending on whether they are animate or inanimate.

Czech (Singular) Czech (Plural) Pronunciation English
muž muži muʒi men
stůl stoly ˈstolɪ tables
pes psi pɛsi dogs
hrad hrady ˈɦradɪ castles
vlak vlaky ˈvlaːkɪ trains

Feminine Plural Forms[edit | edit source]

Feminine nouns usually add -y or -i in the plural form:

Czech (Singular) Czech (Plural) Pronunciation English
žena ženy ˈʒɛni women
kniha knihy ˈkɲɪɦɪ books
kočka kočky ˈkoʧki cats
pohádka pohádky ˈpɔhaːdki fairy tales
ulice ulice ˈulɪtsɛ streets

Neuter Plural Forms[edit | edit source]

Neuter nouns typically end in -a in the plural form:

Czech (Singular) Czech (Plural) Pronunciation English
dítě děti ˈdʒɛtɪ children
město města ˈmɪɛsta cities
okno okna ˈokna windows
jídlo jídla ˈjiːdla foods
písmeno písmena ˈpiːsmɛnɔ letters

Introduction to Cases[edit | edit source]

Czech is a language rich in grammatical cases, which means that the form of a noun changes depending on its function in a sentence. There are seven grammatical cases in Czech, and they are as follows:

1. Nominative (subject)

2. Genitive (possession)

3. Dative (indirect object)

4. Accusative (direct object)

5. Vocative (addressing someone directly)

6. Locative (location)

7. Instrumental (means or manner)

In this section, we will provide a brief overview of each case, focusing on how they affect nouns.

Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

The nominative case is used for the subject of the sentence. It answers the question "Who?" or "What?". For example:

  • Muž je tady. (The man is here.)
  • Kočka spí. (The cat is sleeping.)

Genitive Case[edit | edit source]

The genitive case indicates possession and answers the question "Whose?". For example:

  • Kniha ženy. (The book of the woman.)
  • Hračky dětí. (Toys of the children.)

Dative Case[edit | edit source]

The dative case is used for the indirect object and answers the question "To whom?". For example:

  • Dávám knihu ženě. (I give the book to the woman.)
  • Dávám hračky dětem. (I give toys to the children.)

Accusative Case[edit | edit source]

The accusative case is used for the direct object and answers the question "What?". For example:

  • Vidím muže. (I see the man.)
  • Mám kočku. (I have a cat.)

Vocative Case[edit | edit source]

The vocative case is used when addressing someone directly. For example:

  • Ženo! (Woman!)
  • Dítě! (Child!)

Locative Case[edit | edit source]

The locative case indicates location and answers the question "About whom?" or "In/on what?". For example:

  • Mluvím o ženě. (I am talking about the woman.)
  • Jsem v městě. (I am in the city.)

Instrumental Case[edit | edit source]

The instrumental case indicates the means or manner and answers the question "With what?". For example:

  • Jdu s mužem. (I am going with the man.)
  • Hraju s kočkou. (I play with the cat.)

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we’ve covered the basics of nouns in Czech, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are ten exercises designed to help you practice what you’ve learned. Try to complete them before checking the answers at the end.

Exercise 1: Identify the Gender[edit | edit source]

Determine the gender of the following nouns:

1. stůl

2. žena

3. dítě

4. auto

5. kniha

Exercise 2: Form the Plural[edit | edit source]

Write the plural form of the following nouns:

1. hrad

2. kočka

3. město

4. pes

5. ulice

Exercise 3: Rewrite in Genitive Case[edit | edit source]

Rewrite the following sentences in the genitive case:

1. Kniha muže. (The book of the man.)

2. Hračky dětí. (Toys of the children.)

3. Auto ženy. (The car of the woman.)

4. Pes pána. (The dog of the owner.)

5. Hrad města. (The castle of the city.)

Exercise 4: Accusative Case Practice[edit | edit source]

Change the following sentences to the accusative case:

1. Vidím (muž).

2. Mám (kočka).

3. Dávám (kniha) (žena).

4. Hledám (dítě).

5. Vidím (auto).

Exercise 5: Fill in the Blank[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct noun to fill in the blank:

1. Mám ______. (man)

2. Vidím ______. (woman)

3. Dávám ______. (child)

4. Jsem v ______. (city)

5. Hraju s ______. (dog)

Exercise 6: Match the Noun to its Plural[edit | edit source]

Match the singular nouns with their correct plural forms:

1. pes

2. kniha

3. dítě

4. stůl

5. hrad

a. hrady

b. stoly

c. kočky

d. děti

e. knihy

Exercise 7: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following nouns in the nominative case:

1. muž

2. žena

3. kočka

4. dítě

5. hrad

Exercise 8: Translate to English[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into English:

1. Muž je tady.

2. Kočka spí.

3. Hračky dětí jsou hezké.

4. Jsem v městě.

5. Dávám knihu ženě.

Exercise 9: Noun Gender Quiz[edit | edit source]

Determine the gender of the following nouns and write them down:

1. jídlo

2. auto

3. pohádka

4. město

5. kočka

Exercise 10: Case Transformation[edit | edit source]

Transform the following nouns through all seven cases:

1. muž

2. žena

3. dítě

Answers to Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s check your answers! Refer to the solutions below to see how well you did.

Answers to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. Masculine

2. Feminine

3. Neuter

4. Neuter

5. Feminine

Answers to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. hrady

2. kočky

3. města

4. psi

5. ulice

Answers to Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. Kniha muže. → Knihy muže.

2. Hračky dětí. → Hračky dětí (remains the same).

3. Auto ženy. → Auta ženy.

4. Pes pána. → Psa pána.

5. Hrad města. → Hrad města (remains the same).

Answers to Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. Vidím muže.

2. Mám kočku.

3. Dávám knihu ženě.

4. Hledám dítě.

5. Vidím auto.

Answers to Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

1. Muž.

2. Ženu.

3. Dítě.

4. Město.

5. Psem.

Answers to Exercise 6[edit | edit source]

1. pes - c. kočky

2. kniha - e. knihy

3. dítě - d. děti

4. stůl - b. stoly

5. hrad - a. hrady

Answers to Exercise 7[edit | edit source]

1. Muž je tady.

2. Žena je hezká.

3. Kočka spí.

4. Dítě se směje.

5. Hrad je velký.

Answers to Exercise 8[edit | edit source]

1. The man is here.

2. The cat is sleeping.

3. The children’s toys are nice.

4. I am in the city.

5. I give the book to the woman.

Answers to Exercise 9[edit | edit source]

1. Neuter

2. Neuter

3. Feminine

4. Neuter

5. Feminine

Answers to Exercise 10[edit | edit source]

1. muž (nominative), muže (genitive), muži (dative), muže (accusative), muži (vocative), muži (locative), mužem (instrumental)

2. žena (nominative), ženy (genitive), ženě (dative), ženu (accusative), ženo (vocative), ženě (locative), ženou (instrumental)

3. dítě (nominative), dítěte (genitive), dítěti (dative), dítě (accusative), dítě (vocative), dítěti (locative), dítětem (instrumental)

Congratulations on completing this lesson! Keep practicing, and you will become more comfortable with Czech nouns in no time. Remember, the more you engage with the language, the easier it will become!

Table of Contents - Czech Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Nouns and Pronouns


Verbs


Adjectives and Adverbs


Greetings and Introductions


At the Restaurant


Daily Life


History and Traditions


Art and Heritage

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