Language/Czech/Grammar/Nominative-Case-in-Czech
Hi Czech learners! 😊
In today's lesson, we will be discussing the Nominative Case in Czech grammar. The Nominative Case is one of the seven cases in Czech and is used for the subject of a sentence.
What is the Nominative Case?
The Nominative Case is used for the subject of a sentence, which is the person or thing that is performing the action. In English, we use the base form of the noun for the subject. In Czech, the endings for nouns change depending on their gender and number.
When is the Nominative Case used?
The Nominative Case is used in the following situations:
- As the subject of a sentence, which is the person or thing that is performing the action.
- As the predicate nominative, which is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject of the sentence.
How to Form the Nominative Case
The Nominative Case is the base form of the noun and does not have any additional endings. However, the endings of the noun change depending on their gender and number.
Here are the general rules:
Masculine Nouns
Masculine nouns in the Nominative Case usually end in a consonant, -ý or -ec.
- Example: Muž (man), dům (house), student (student)
Feminine Nouns
Feminine nouns in the Nominative Case usually end in -a or a soft consonant, such as -e, -í or -ý.
- Example: Kniha (book), ulice (street), kočka (cat)
Neuter Nouns
Neuter nouns in the Nominative Case usually end in -o or -e.
- Example: Auto (car), zvíře (animal), město (city)
Predicate Nominative
The predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject of the sentence. In Czech, the predicate nominative is in the Nominative Case and has the same ending as the subject.
Here is an example:
- Ona je učitelka (She is a teacher)
* Ona (she) is the subject, which is in the Nominative Case. * Učitelka (teacher) is the predicate nominative, which is also in the Nominative Case.
Conclusion
The Nominative Case is an essential part of Czech grammar that is used for the subject of a sentence and the predicate nominative. By understanding the rules for forming the Nominative Case, you will be able to communicate more effectively in Czech.
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| Czech | English |
|---|---|
| STUDENT ČTE | The student reads |
| PRŮVODCE ZAPLATIL VČERA | The guide paid yesterday |
| OBCHOD JE OTEVŘEN | The shop is open |
| DNES ON PŘIŠEL | Today he arrived |