Genitive Plural: The Hardest One
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Unlock the secret to counting accurately and mastering the most challenging case in Czech grammar.
- Identify the zero-ending pattern for nouns in the plural genitive.
- Apply specific rules for counting items greater than five.
- Recognize common exceptions and spelling shifts in plural nouns.
O que você vai aprender
Mastering the 'zero ending' and other tricky plural genitive forms. Essential for counting items over five.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: correctly use nouns in the genitive plural after numbers and quantifiers.
Dicas e truques (1)
Think of the stem
Vocabulário-chave (5)
Real-World Preview
At the Bookstore
Review Summary
- Noun Stem + Ø / -ů / -í
Erros comuns
After numbers 5 and up, the noun must be in the genitive plural, not the nominative plural.
Quantifiers like 'mnoho' require the genitive case.
Some nouns use the zero ending (no suffix) rather than adding a vowel.
Regras neste capítulo (1)
Next Steps
You've conquered the hardest case! The rest of the plural forms will feel much easier now. Keep going!
Translate a shopping list with quantities 5-10.
Prática rápida (3)
Navštívil jsem pět ___ (město).
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Find and fix the mistake:
Mám pět okn.
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Mám pět ___ (žena).
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