Eva je moje kamarádka.

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Breakdown of Eva je moje kamarádka.

• Eva: Eva
• můj: my
• kamarádka: the friend

Questions & Answers about Eva je moje kamarádka.

Why is the sentence "Eva je moje kamarádka" and not something like "Moje kamarádka je Eva"?

You can actually say "Moje kamarádka je Eva", but it emphasizes who exactly your friend is. Putting "Eva" first is a straightforward way to introduce her. Both orders are correct in Czech, but the most natural and direct introduction is often "Eva je moje kamarádka".

Why do we use "moje" and not "můj"?

In Czech, "můj" is the masculine form of "my" and "moje" is used for feminine or neuter nouns (depending on the grammatical gender). Since "kamarádka" (friend) is a feminine noun, you must use "moje".

Why do we say "kamarádka" instead of "kamarád"?

"Kamarád" is a masculine word for "friend," and "kamarádka" is its feminine equivalent. Because Eva is female, the feminine form "kamarádka" is used.

Is there any difference between saying "Eva je moje kamarádka" and "To je moje kamarádka, Eva"?

They're both correct and natural. "Eva je moje kamarádka" directly states “Eva is my friend.” Using "To je moje kamarádka, Eva" can feel more like you’re pointing her out or identifying her. It’s often used in introductions.

Should there be any article like "a" or "the" before "kamarádka"?

Czech does not use articles in the same way English does. You simply say "kamarádka" without an article. Context or word order in the sentence usually clarifies what you mean, so you don’t need “a” or “the.”