Můj kamarád je Petr.

to be

Breakdown of Můj kamarád je Petr.

• můj: my
• kamarád: the friend

Questions & Answers about Můj kamarád je Petr.

Why is it Můj and not Moje or Má?

In Czech, Můj is the masculine singular possessive pronoun for my. You use it for a masculine singular noun in the nominative case—in this case, kamarád (which is masculine). Moje or Má would be used with feminine nouns or in certain other contexts.

Is kamarád the same as friend in English?

Yes, kamarád generally corresponds to friend, but in Czech you might also see přítel. Přítel can sound more formal or can also mean boyfriend depending on context. Kamarád is more casual and commonly used for a friend in general.

Does je just mean is?

Exactly. Je is the third-person singular form of the verb být (to be), so it functions like is in English: Můj kamarád je Petr → My friend is Petr.

How is the name Petr pronounced compared to the English Peter?

Petr is pronounced with a shorter vowel sound and a trilled r at the end. It’s roughly "peh-tr," unlike the English Peter, which usually has a longer vowel and a softer r.

Is there any special word order rule in Můj kamarád je Petr?

Czech word order can be more flexible than English, but this is a straightforward subject + verb + complement structure (Můj kamarád / je / Petr). You could say Petr je můj kamarád, but the emphasis or style might shift slightly. The original sentence is a common, standard way to say it.