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A dog of small size
문화적 배경
Czechs often refer to small dogs as 'vítací typy' (welcoming types) because they are often very friendly in social settings like pubs. In Prague, owning a small dog is a status symbol for some, often seen in high-end shopping districts like Pařížská street. The 'small dog' is a recurring motif in Czech fairy tales and stories, representing loyalty and cleverness over brute strength. In villages, 'malý pes' usually has a job, like alerting the owners to visitors, rather than just being a lap dog.
The Diminutive Trick
If you forget the declension of 'pes', try using 'pejsek'. It follows a more regular pattern for many learners.
Gender Matters
Even if the dog is tiny and wearing a pink bow, it is still 'ten pes' (masculine) unless you specifically use the word 'fenka'.
뜻
A dog of small size
The Diminutive Trick
If you forget the declension of 'pes', try using 'pejsek'. It follows a more regular pattern for many learners.
Gender Matters
Even if the dog is tiny and wearing a pink bow, it is still 'ten pes' (masculine) unless you specifically use the word 'fenka'.
The 'E' Rule
Remember: Pes -> Psa. The 'e' runs away when the dog gets an ending!
Pub Etiquette
If you see a 'malý pes' in a Czech pub, it's usually okay to ask 'Můžu si ho pohladit?' (Can I pet him?).
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'malý pes' in the accusative case.
Vidím ______ (malý pes) na ulici.
After the verb 'vidět' (to see), we use the accusative case. For masculine animate, 'malý' becomes 'malého' and 'pes' becomes 'psa'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Pes' is masculine animate, so the adjective must be 'malý'.
Match the Czech phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These show the different case endings for the phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the correct word.
A: Máš doma zvíře? B: Ano, mám jednoho ______.
The verb 'mít' (to have) requires the accusative case.
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시각 학습 자료
Size Comparison
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Vidím ______ (malý pes) na ulici.
After the verb 'vidět' (to see), we use the accusative case. For masculine animate, 'malý' becomes 'malého' and 'pes' becomes 'psa'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Pes' is masculine animate, so the adjective must be 'malý'.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These show the different case endings for the phrase.
A: Máš doma zvíře? B: Ano, mám jednoho ______.
The verb 'mít' (to have) requires the accusative case.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문No, 'malý pes' refers to size, while 'štěně' refers to age. A Great Dane puppy is a 'velké štěně' but not a 'malý pes'.
You say 'Vidím malého psa'. Note the change to 'malého' and 'psa'.
Technically yes, but it's better to say 'malá fenka' if you know the gender.
The plural is 'malí psi' (small dogs).
No, it's neutral. But 'pejsek' is more polite and affectionate.
It's a historical linguistic feature of Czech called a 'mobile e'.
Yes, usually for free if they are in a carrier, or for a small fee on a leash.
Yorkshire Terriers, Dachshunds (jezevčík), and Chihuahuas are very popular.
In the nominative, it's 'malí psi'.
Yes, 'kabelkáč' (handbag dog) is common.
Not really, it's not a common idiom for a person.
Using the wrong gender ('malá pes') or forgetting the accusative case ('vidím malý pes').
관련 표현
velký pes
contrastA large dog
psí život
builds onA dog's life (miserable life)
věrný jako pes
similarLoyal as a dog
psí počasí
builds onTerrible weather
