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Welcome to this Czech Grammar Lesson!
Welcome to this [[Language/Czech|Czech]] [[Language/Czech/Grammar|Grammar]] [[Language|Lesson]]!


Today, we'll review the genitive case in Czech.
Today, we'll review the genitive case in [https://polyglotclub.com/language/czech Czech].


The genitive case is used in Czech to indicate possession or to show a relationship between two nouns. In English, it's often indicated by the word "of." Here's how to form the genitive case in Czech:
The genitive case is used in Czech to indicate possession or to show a relationship between two [[Language/Czech/Grammar/Nouns|nouns]]. In [[Language/English|English]], it's often indicated by the word "of." Here's how to form the genitive case in Czech:


== Masculine nouns ending in consonants ==
== Masculine nouns ending in consonants ==
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Using the genitive case correctly is important in Czech, as it helps to clarify the relationships between nouns in a sentence. With practice, you'll become more comfortable using the genitive case and communicating effectively in Czech.
Using the genitive case correctly is important in Czech, as it helps to clarify the relationships between nouns in a sentence. With practice, you'll become more comfortable using the genitive case and communicating effectively in Czech.


== EXAMPLES OF USE ==
== Summary ==
The Genitive Case in Czech Grammar is used to indicate possession, origin, and other relationships between nouns. Here's a summary table to help you understand the main rules and endings for this case:
{| class="wikitable"
!Gender
!Singular
!Plural
!Example
!Genitive Form
|-
|Masculine Animate
| -a / -u
| -ů
|muž (man)
|muže (of the man)
|-
|Masculine Inanimate
| -u / -a
| -ů
|stůl (table)
|stolu (of the table)
|-
|Feminine
| -y / -i
| -í
|žena (woman)
|ženy (of the woman)
|-
|Neuter
| -a
| -í
|město (city)
|města (of the city)
|}
Keep in mind that this is just an overview, and there are exceptions and irregularities in the Czech language. Make sure to learn these rules in context, practice with native speakers, and use resources like textbooks and websites for a more in-depth understanding.
 
== Examples of Use ==
=== Masculine ===
=== Masculine ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"

Revision as of 18:05, 25 March 2023

Genitive Case in Czech

Welcome to this Czech Grammar Lesson!

Today, we'll review the genitive case in Czech.

The genitive case is used in Czech to indicate possession or to show a relationship between two nouns. In English, it's often indicated by the word "of." Here's how to form the genitive case in Czech:

Masculine nouns ending in consonants

  • Add "u" to the end of the noun
  • Stůl (table) - stolu (of the table)
  • Muž (man) - muže (of the man)
  • Hrad (castle) - hradu (of the castle)

Feminine nouns ending in "-a"

  • Replace the "-a" with "-y" and add "e" to the end
  • Kniha (book) - knihy (of the book)
  • Stavba (building) - stavby (of the building)
  • Kavárna (cafe) - kavárny (of the cafe)

Feminine nouns ending in "-e"

  • Add "e" to the end of the noun
  • Kancelář (office) - kanceláře (of the office)
  • Židle (chair) - židle (of the chair)
  • Řeka (river) - řeky (of the river)

Neuter nouns ending in "-o"

  • Replace the "-o" with "-a"
  • Město (city) - města (of the city)
  • Okno (window) - okna (of the window)
  • Auto (car) - auta (of the car)

Neuter nouns ending in "-e"

  • Add "e" to the end of the noun
  • Kuře (chicken) - kuře (of the chicken)
  • Kolo (bike) - kola (of the bike)
  • Kuře (chicken) - kuře (of the chicken)

Plural nouns ending in "-i" or "-e"

  • Add "ů" to the end of the noun
  • Stoly (tables) - stolů (of the tables)
  • Okna (windows) - oken (of the windows)
  • Kanceláře (offices) - kanceláří (of the offices)

It's important to note that the genitive case can change depending on the gender and number of the noun. For example, "of the table" is "stolu" for a singular masculine noun, but "stolů" for plural masculine nouns. Additionally, some nouns may have irregular genitive forms that you'll need to memorize.

Using the genitive case correctly is important in Czech, as it helps to clarify the relationships between nouns in a sentence. With practice, you'll become more comfortable using the genitive case and communicating effectively in Czech.

Summary

The Genitive Case in Czech Grammar is used to indicate possession, origin, and other relationships between nouns. Here's a summary table to help you understand the main rules and endings for this case:

Gender Singular Plural Example Genitive Form
Masculine Animate -a / -u -ů muž (man) muže (of the man)
Masculine Inanimate -u / -a -ů stůl (table) stolu (of the table)
Feminine -y / -i -í žena (woman) ženy (of the woman)
Neuter -a -í město (city) města (of the city)

Keep in mind that this is just an overview, and there are exceptions and irregularities in the Czech language. Make sure to learn these rules in context, practice with native speakers, and use resources like textbooks and websites for a more in-depth understanding.

Examples of Use

Masculine

ENTRANCE VCHOD
CASTLE HRAD
SINGULAR PLURAL
VCHOD HRADU VCHODY HRADŮ
THE ENTRANCE OF THE CASTLE THE ENTRANCES OF THE CASTLES

Feminine

WINDOW OKHO
SCHOOL ŠKOLA
SINGULAR PLURAL
OKNO ŠKOLY OKNA ŠKOL
THE WINDOW OF THE SCHOOL THE WINDOWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Neuter

KEY KLÍČ
CAR AUTO
SINGULAR PLURAL
KLÍČ  AUTA KLÍČE  AUT
THE KEY OF THE CAR THE KEYS OF THE CARS

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