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Czech words typically start with ú; native roots internally and endings often use ů. A prefix does not erase an initial ú: ne-úspěch. Thus “always ů inside a word” is wrong.
| Example | Reasoning |
|---|---|
| úspěch → neúspěch | The prefix ne- preserves ú at the start of the original base. |
| dům → domy | The alternation with o helps recall ů in this native word. |
One worked example
- úspěch → neúspěchThe prefix ne- preserves ú at the start of the original base.
- dům → domyThe alternation with o helps recall ů in this native word.
Watch out: Loanwords and other exceptions require checking; kúra and kůra are different words.
Goal, prerequisites and card origin
What you will learn: Preserve ú after adding a prefix and recognize common ů.
What you need first: You can read a short Czech sentence and understand the words used here.
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Czech words typically start with ú; native roots internally and endings often use ů. A prefix does not erase an initial ú: ne-úspěch. Thus “always ů inside a word” is wrong.