Mám psa a kočku.

I have a dog and a cat.

Breakdown of Mám psa a kočku.

• já: I
• mít: to have
• pes: the dog
• kočka: the cat
• a: and

Questions & Answers about Mám psa a kočku.

Why do we use psa and kočku instead of pes and kočka?

In Czech, psa and kočku are the accusative (direct object) forms of pes (dog) and kočka (cat). Since you’re saying you have these animals, you’re using the accusative case.

Is it necessary to say Já mám psa a kočku, or can I leave out já?

In Czech, the pronoun já (I) is often omitted because the verb form mám indicates the speaker is “I.” Including já is not wrong, but it’s more typical to leave it out.

What does the word a do in this sentence?

The word a means “and.” It simply connects the two direct objects: psa (dog) and kočku (cat).

Where does mám come from?

Mám is the first-person singular present tense form of the verb mít (to have). The full conjugation goes like this:
• já mám (I have)
• ty máš (you have)
• on/ona/ono má (he/she/it has), etc.

Can I switch the order to say Mám kočku a psa?

Yes, you can. Czech word order can be flexible. The meaning remains the same—“I have a cat and a dog.” However, the typical order is to say Mám psa a kočku, but reversing them is fine in everyday speech.