Czech: Čech but český
A nationality noun is a proper noun in Czech: Čech, Polka. An ordinary adjective in -ský is lowercase: český jazyk, polská kniha. Identify the word function; sentence-initial capitalization still applies.
| Example | Reasoning |
|---|---|
| Petr je Čech. | The word names a member of a nation. |
| Učí se český jazyk. | Český is an ordinary adjective, not an official name. |
One worked example
- Petr je Čech.The word names a member of a nation.
- Učí se český jazyk.Český is an ordinary adjective, not an official name.
Watch out: An adjective can be capitalized in a proper name such as Česká republika. This card concerns ordinary language and nationality labels.
Goal, prerequisites and card origin
What you will learn: Distinguish capitalized nationality nouns from lowercase ordinary adjectives.
What you need first: You can read a short Czech sentence and understand the words used here.
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A nationality noun is a proper noun in Czech: Čech, Polka. An ordinary adjective in -ský is lowercase: český jazyk, polská kniha. Identify the word function; sentence-initial capitalization still applies.