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Pýcha is pride, while píchat means to prick. Meaning separates two similar-sounding families. The related adjective pyšný retains y.
| Example | Reasoning |
|---|---|
| pýcha → pyšný | Both words concern a feeling of pride. |
| píchat → píchnutí | Both words describe pricking. |
One worked example
- pýcha → pyšnýBoth words concern a feeling of pride.
- píchat → píchnutíBoth words describe pricking.
Watch out: This contrast covers only part of spelling after P; other families must also be learned by meaning.
Goal, prerequisites and card origin
What you will learn: Separate the pýcha family from words about pricking.
What you need first: You can read a short Czech sentence and understand the words used here.
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Pýcha is pride, while píchat means to prick. Meaning separates two similar-sounding families. The related adjective pyšný retains y.