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Usually Czech uses bě and vě. If the prefix ob- or v- joins a part beginning je-, keep j: ob-jevit, v-jet. Examine word structure, not only sound.
| Example | Reasoning |
|---|---|
| v-jet → vjezd | Jet combines with the prefix v-; j remains. |
| větev | Here there is no prefix v- followed by a part beginning je-. |
One worked example
- v-jet → vjezdJet combines with the prefix v-; j remains.
- větevHere there is no prefix v- followed by a part beginning je-.
Watch out: Borrowed words such as objekt can contain bje for another reason; this test concerns native prefixed words.
Goal, prerequisites and card origin
What you will learn: Check whether a prefix is followed by a part beginning je-.
What you need first: You can read a short Czech sentence and understand the words used here.
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Usually Czech uses bě and vě. If the prefix ob- or v- joins a part beginning je-, keep j: ob-jevit, v-jet. Examine word structure, not only sound.