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Czech Grammar → Nouns and Pronouns → Demonstrative Pronouns

As a Czech language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I know that learning a new language can be tough, but with the right approach, anyone can learn Czech. In this lesson, we will discuss demonstrative pronouns, which are used to point out objects or people. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use demonstrative pronouns in everyday conversations.

Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Present Continuous in Czech & Present Tense.

What are Demonstrative Pronouns

Demonstrative pronouns are words that are used to indicate or point to specific people, objects, or places. In Czech, there are three types of demonstrative pronouns - tady, tam, and ten. They all have different meanings and uses.

Tady means "here" and is used to refer to something close to the speaker.
Tam means "there" and is used to refer to something farther away from the speaker.
Ten means "that" and is used to refer to something specific.

Demonstrative pronouns in Czech decline like nouns, meaning their form changes depending on gender, number, and case.

Here is an example of how to decline Tady, Tam, and Ten:

Czech	Pronunciation	English
tady	tah-dee	here
tam	tahm	there
ten	tehn	that

Using Demonstrative Pronouns

Demonstrative pronouns are used much like they are in English. You can use them when pointing out something in particular, like an object or a person.

Here are some examples of how to use demonstrative pronouns in Czech:

Tady je můj kávovar. (Here is my coffee maker.)
Tam je moje kancelář. (There is my office.)
Ten psík je tak roztomilý! (That puppy is so cute!)

Remember, demonstrative pronouns must be declined appropriately according to gender, number, and case.

Here is a chart of how the demonstrative pronouns decline:

	singular	plural
masculine	ten	tito
feminine	ta	tyto
neuter	to	ta

Practice

To practice using demonstrative pronouns, complete the following sentences using the correct form of tady, tam or ten:

_____ je můj obchod. (There is my shop.)
_____ pes je můj oblíbený. (____ dog is my favorite.)
_____ kočka je tak kouzelná. (____ cat is so charming.)
Mám hlad. Dáš mi _____ jablko? (I'm hungry. Will you give me _____ apple?)

Answers:

Tam je můj obchod. (There is my shop.)
Ten pes je můj oblíbený. (That dog is my favorite.)
Ta kočka je tak kouzelná. (That cat is so charming.)
Tady - jedno - (I'm hungry. Will you give me that apple?)

Conclusion

In conclusion, demonstrative pronouns are an essential part of Czech grammar. They allow you to point out objects and people, making your communication more precise and clear. Now that you know how to use them, I encourage you to practice using them in your daily life. Good luck!

Sources

Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: Gender of nouns & Plural.

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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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