Videohovor je na obrazovce.

Breakdown of Videohovor je na obrazovce.

být
to be
na
on
videohovor
the video call
obrazovka
the screen

Questions & Answers about Videohovor je na obrazovce.

What does Videohovor mean, and how is it formed?

Videohovor means video call.

It is a compound noun:

  • video = video
  • hovor = call, conversation, talk

So Czech combines them into one word: videohovor.

Why is there je in the sentence?

Je means is. It is the 3rd person singular form of the verb být = to be.

So:

  • Videohovor je na obrazovce.
  • The video call is on the screen.

Unlike in some languages, Czech usually keeps the verb to be in this kind of present-tense sentence.

Why is it na obrazovce and not na obrazovka?

Because the preposition na here means on, and with this meaning it requires the locative case.

The noun is:

  • obrazovka = screen

In the locative singular, it becomes:

  • na obrazovce = on the screen

So the ending changes because Czech nouns change form depending on their role in the sentence.

What case is obrazovce?

Obrazovce is in the locative singular.

Here is the pattern:

The locative is commonly used after certain prepositions, including na when it means location.

Why does na mean on here? Can it also mean other things?

Yes. In this sentence, na means on because it shows location:

  • na obrazovce = on the screen

But na can also have other meanings depending on context, for example:

  • to/for in some expressions
  • at in some places or events
  • sometimes it can suggest direction when used with a different case

So you should learn na together with the case and the meaning in each context.

Why is there no word for the in Czech?

Czech does not have articles like a, an, or the.

So:

  • Videohovor can mean a video call or the video call
  • na obrazovce can mean on a screen or on the screen

The exact meaning usually comes from context.

Is the word order fixed in Videohovor je na obrazovce?

Not completely. Czech word order is more flexible than English.

The neutral order here is:

  • Videohovor je na obrazovce.

But other orders are possible, for example:

  • Na obrazovce je videohovor.

That version may put more focus on on the screen or sound more natural in a context where you are describing what is visible.

Even though the order can change, the case endings help show the grammatical roles.

How do you pronounce Videohovor je na obrazovce?

A rough pronunciation guide is:

  • Videohovor ≈ VID-eh-oh-ho-vor
  • je ≈ yeh
  • na ≈ nah
  • obrazovce ≈ ob-ra-zov-tseh

A few notes:

  • v is pronounced like English v
  • h is a real h sound
  • c in Czech is pronounced ts
  • j is pronounced like English y in yes
Is obrazovka only for a computer screen?

No. Obrazovka is a general word for a screen or display.

It can refer to:

  • a computer screen
  • a phone screen
  • a TV screen
  • another display surface

So na obrazovce simply means on the screen, and the exact type of screen depends on context.

Could Czech also use ve instead of na here?

Not normally in this sentence.

Czech usually says:

  • na obrazovce = on the screen

Using v / ve would mean in rather than on, and that is not the usual way to talk about something being displayed on a screen.

So for this meaning, na obrazovce is the natural choice.

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