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aVLCJ0181 Czech Language for Foreigners I
verb to be (být)
how to work with this verb

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̶the basic dictionary form of a verb when used non-finitely
what you can find in dictionaries
1 | the infinitive

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̶finite verb = a form of a verb that has a subject (expressed or implied)
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different (= conjugated) forms
2 | finite verbs
jsem = I am
jsi = you are
je = he/she/it is
jsme = we are
jste = you are
jsou = they are

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simply put NE to the beginning, with ONE (!) exception*
3 | negative forms
nejsem = I am not
nejsi = you are not
není * = he/she/it is not
nejsme = we are not
nejste = you are not
nejsou = they are not
* really, the only exception for negative form in the whole czech language

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needed in English, not that important in czech
3 | pronouns & verbs
já = I
ty = you (singular, informal)
on / ona / to = he/she/it is
my = we
vy = you (plural, or formal)
oni = they

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̶using a pronouns = strong(er) emphasis on the subject
̶each form is different in its ending, no need to use pronouns
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̶with pronouns
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simply: do not use them
when (not) to use pronouns
jsem = I am
jsi = you are
je = he/she/it is
jsme = we are
jste = you are
jsou = they are
já jsem = me, I am (and not David, e. g.)

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̶Jsem [name]. I am [name].
̶Jsem student. I am a student.
̶Odkud jste? Where are you from?
̶Jsem z … I am from.
̶Co je to? What is it?
̶To je dobře. It/that is good.
something you may already know
Basic phrases with být