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Compare an adjective across three singular genders. Mladý–mladá–mladé changes like the hard pattern. Jarní–jarní–jarní retains í like the soft pattern.
| Example | Reasoning |
|---|---|
| veselý kluk / veselá dívka / veselé dítě | The endings change: a hard adjective. |
| cizí kluk / cizí dívka / cizí dítě | Í remains in all three genders: a soft adjective. |
One worked example
- veselý kluk / veselá dívka / veselé dítěThe endings change: a hard adjective.
- cizí kluk / cizí dívka / cizí dítěÍ remains in all three genders: a soft adjective.
Watch out: Possessive adjectives such as otcův have their own patterns.
Goal, prerequisites and card origin
What you will learn: Recognize hard and soft adjectives by comparing three genders.
What you need first: You can read a short Czech sentence and understand the words used here.
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Compare an adjective across three singular genders. Mladý–mladá–mladé changes like the hard pattern. Jarní–jarní–jarní retains í like the soft pattern.