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Accusative Singular: Feminine -u

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Pratique

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

When a feminine noun ending in -a is the direct object of a verb, change the -a to -u.

  • If the noun ends in -a, change it to -u (e.g., káva -> piju kávu).
  • If the noun ends in -e or -ě, it stays the same (e.g., růže -> vidím růži).
  • If the noun ends in a consonant, it stays the same (e.g., noc -> mám noc).
Subject + Verb + [Noun ending in -u]

Meanings

The Accusative case marks the direct object of a sentence, indicating who or what is receiving the action of the verb.

1

Direct Object

The entity directly affected by the verb.

“Mám sestru.”

“Čtu knihu.”

Feminine Accusative Formation

Nominative (Dictionary) Accusative (Object) Meaning
kniha knihu book
káva kávu coffee
sestra sestru sister
maminka maminku mom
práce práci work
růže růži rose

Reference Table

Reference table for Accusative Singular: Feminine -u
Form Structure Example
Affirmative Subject + Verb + Object(-u) Piju kávu.
Negative Subject + ne-Verb + Object(-u) Nepiju kávu.
Question Verb + Subject + Object(-u)? Piješ kávu?
Short Answer Ano/Ne + Object(-u) Ano, kávu.

Espectro de formalidade

Formal
Piji kávu.

Piji kávu. (Cafe)

Neutro
Piju kávu.

Piju kávu. (Cafe)

Informal
Piju kávu.

Piju kávu. (Cafe)

Gíria
Dávám si kávu.

Dávám si kávu. (Cafe)

The Accusative Flow

Direct Object

Feminine

  • -a becomes -u
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Exemplos por nível

1

Piju kávu.

I am drinking coffee.

2

Mám sestru.

I have a sister.

3

Čtu knihu.

I am reading a book.

4

Vidím maminku.

I see mom.

1

Hledám novou práci.

I am looking for a new job.

2

Kupuju tužku.

I am buying a pencil.

3

Mám ráda pizzu.

I like pizza.

4

Píšu zprávu.

I am writing a message.

1

Potřebuji velkou změnu.

I need a big change.

2

Vidím tu krásnou zahradu.

I see that beautiful garden.

3

Mám tu nejlepší kamarádku.

I have the best friend.

4

Piju studenou vodu.

I am drinking cold water.

1

Ocenila jsem tu upřímnou snahu.

I appreciated that sincere effort.

2

Sleduji tuhle zajímavou debatu.

I am following this interesting debate.

3

Představila jsem novou kolegyni.

I introduced the new colleague.

4

Mám velkou radost z tu výhru.

I have great joy from the win.

1

Analyzuji tuto složitou situaci.

I am analyzing this complex situation.

2

Považuji tuto myšlenku za skvělou.

I consider this idea great.

3

Změnila jsem svou původní strategii.

I changed my original strategy.

4

Vnímám tu jemnou ironii.

I perceive the subtle irony.

1

Reflektuji tuto historickou epochu.

I am reflecting on this historical epoch.

2

Interpretuji tu básnickou metaforu.

I am interpreting the poetic metaphor.

3

Akceptuji tuto náročnou výzvu.

I accept this demanding challenge.

4

Zpochybňuji tuto obecnou pravdu.

I am questioning this general truth.

Fácil de confundir

Accusative Singular: Feminine -u vs Nominative vs Accusative

Learners use the dictionary form for everything.

Accusative Singular: Feminine -u vs Masculine vs Feminine

Applying -u to masculine nouns.

Accusative Singular: Feminine -u vs Accusative vs Genitive

Both cases are common.

Erros comuns

✗

Piju káva

✓

Piju kávu

Forgot to change the ending.
✗

Mám sestra

✓

Mám sestru

Used nominative for object.
✗

Čtu kniha

✓

Čtu knihu

Used nominative for object.
✗

Vidím maminka

✓

Vidím maminku

Used nominative for object.
✗

Kupuju tužka

✓

Kupuju tužku

Used nominative.
✗

Mám ráda pizza

✓

Mám ráda pizzu

Used nominative.
✗

Píšu zpráva

✓

Píšu zprávu

Used nominative.
✗

Potřebuji změna

✓

Potřebuji změnu

Used nominative.
✗

Vidím zahrada

✓

Vidím zahradu

Used nominative.
✗

Piju voda

✓

Piju vodu

Used nominative.
✗

Analyzuji situace

✓

Analyzuji situaci

Used nominative.
✗

Změnila jsem strategie

✓

Změnila jsem strategii

Used nominative.
✗

Vnímám ironie

✓

Vnímám ironii

Used nominative.

Padrões de frases

Piju ___.

Mám ___.

Čtu ___.

Hledám ___.

Real World Usage

Cafe constant

Prosím kávu.

Texting very common

Píšu zprávu.

Job Interview common

Hledám práci.

Travel common

Vidím zahradu.

Food Delivery common

Chci pizzu.

School common

Čtu knihu.

Cadastre-se grátis para ver todos os exemplos
💡

Check Gender

Always check if the noun is feminine before applying the -u rule.
⚠️

Don't over-apply

This rule only applies to feminine nouns ending in -a.
🎯

Practice with verbs

Learn the Accusative case alongside common transitive verbs.
💬

Be polite

Using 'Prosím' + Accusative is the standard way to order.

Smart Tips

Always add -u to your order.

Prosím káva. → Prosím kávu.

Remember to change the noun.

Mám sestra. → Mám sestru.

Identify the object.

Čtu kniha. → Čtu knihu.

Use the correct ending.

Hledám práce. → Hledám práci.

Pronúncia

/u/

The -u ending

Pronounce it as a short 'oo' sound.

Statement

Piju kávu ↘

Falling intonation for statements.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of the 'u' as a cup (u-shape) that you are holding or drinking.

Associação visual

Imagine a giant letter 'U' shaped like a coffee mug. Every time you see a feminine word ending in 'a', pour it into the 'U' mug.

Rhyme

When you see an -a, change it to -u, it's the right thing to do!

Story

Maria is holding a book. She is drinking coffee. She sees her sister. Maria, kávu, sestru, knihu. All end in -u because she is interacting with them.

Word Web

kávuknihusestrumaminkupizzutužku

Desafio

For the next 5 minutes, label 5 things in your room that are feminine and say 'Mám [noun-u]'.

Notas culturais

Czechs are very direct. Using the correct case is a sign of respect.

The rule is identical in Slovak.

Regional dialects might vary, but the -u ending is standard.

The Accusative case is a Proto-Indo-European inheritance.

Iniciadores de conversa

“

Co piješ?

“

Máš sestru?

“

Čteš knihu?

“

Hledáš práci?

Temas para diário

Write about your morning routine.
Describe your family members.
What are you looking for in life?
Discuss a book you recently read.
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Test Yourself

Fill in the correct form.

Piju ___ (káva).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: kávu
Feminine -a becomes -u.
Choose the correct sentence. Múltipla escolha

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Mám sestru.
Accusative is required.
Fix the error. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Čtu kniha.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Čtu knihu.
Correct ending is -u.
Change to Accusative. Sentence Transformation

Kniha (Subject) -> ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: knihu
Accusative form.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Co piješ? B: Piju ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: vodu
Accusative form.
Build a sentence. Sentence Building

Mám / pizza / ráda.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Mám ráda pizzu.
Accusative form.
Match the noun to its Accusative form. Match Pairs

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: knihu
Correct match.
Select the correct form. Múltipla escolha

Hledám ___ (práce).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: práci
Feminine -e stays -i.

Score: /8

Exercicios praticos

8 exercises
Fill in the correct form.

Piju ___ (káva).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: kávu
Feminine -a becomes -u.
Choose the correct sentence. Múltipla escolha

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Mám sestru.
Accusative is required.
Fix the error. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Čtu kniha.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Čtu knihu.
Correct ending is -u.
Change to Accusative. Sentence Transformation

Kniha (Subject) -> ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: knihu
Accusative form.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Co piješ? B: Piju ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: vodu
Accusative form.
Build a sentence. Sentence Building

Mám / pizza / ráda.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Mám ráda pizzu.
Accusative form.
Match the noun to its Accusative form. Match Pairs

kniha -> ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: knihu
Correct match.
Select the correct form. Múltipla escolha

Hledám ___ (práce).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: práci
Feminine -e stays -i.

Score: /8

Perguntas frequentes (8)

No, only those ending in -a. Nouns ending in -e or -ě follow a different pattern.

Masculine nouns have their own Accusative rules.

Yes, it is the standard grammar for all registers.

It's a linguistic term for the case of the direct object.

It is one of the most consistent rules in Czech.

Yes, it is essential for basic communication.

Very few for this specific rule.

Use it in daily sentences like 'Mám...' or 'Piju...'.

Scaffolded Practice

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Mastery Progress

Needs Practice

Improving

Strong

Mastered

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In Other Languages

Spanish low

Direct object pronoun

Czech changes the noun itself.

German moderate

Accusative case

Czech changes the noun ending.

French low

Direct object

Czech uses inflection.

Japanese low

Particle 'o'

Czech uses suffixes.

Arabic partial

Mansoub case

Czech endings are different.

Chinese none

Word order

Czech is highly inflected.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

Next
Accusative Singular: Masculine Animate

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Accusative Singular: Masculine Animate
A2

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A2

Genitive Singular: Feminine
C2

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