Chci vidět tvoji kočku.

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Breakdown of Chci vidět tvoji kočku.

• kočka: the cat
• chtít: to want
• vidět: to see
• tvůj: your

Questions & Answers about Chci vidět tvoji kočku.

Why does the sentence use "tvoji" instead of "tvou"?

Both tvoji and tvou are correct accusative forms of the possessive pronoun tvůj (your). Tvou is a shorter form, while tvoji is slightly longer and can sound more emphatic or formal in some contexts. In everyday speech, you may come across both.

Why is "kočku" used instead of "kočka"?

The word kočku is in the accusative case, which is used for the direct object of the verb. Since kočka (cat) is the direct object of vidět (to see), it needs to be in the accusative form, kočku.

What does "Chci vidět" literally translate to in English?

The verb chci is the first-person singular present tense of chtít, which means "to want." The verb vidět means "to see." So Chci vidět literally translates to "I want to see."

Is there any difference in meaning if I change the word order?

Czech word order can be flexible, so something like Vidět chci tvoji kočku is still grammatically correct. However, it sounds unusual in everyday speech and puts strong emphasis on vidět. The most common, natural-sounding order is Chci vidět tvoji kočku.

Could I use a different pronoun instead of "tvoji"?

Yes, if you were speaking formally or to someone you address politely, you would use the formal pronoun vaši in place of tvoji (e.g., Chci vidět vaši kočku). This would be the polite or formal version of "your cat."