Čtení je moje každodenní aktivita.

to be

Breakdown of Čtení je moje každodenní aktivita.

• můj: my
• čtení: the reading
• každodenní: daily
• aktivita: the activity

Questions & Answers about Čtení je moje každodenní aktivita.

Why is čtení used in this form instead of using a verb?

In Czech, čtení here functions as a noun that refers to the activity of reading. It's formed from the verb číst (to read), but turns that action into a nominal concept (the act of reading), allowing the sentence to emphasize the activity itself in a general sense.

Why is moje used here instead of other forms like můj or mojí?

Czech possessive pronouns agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they describe. Moje is used because aktivita is a feminine noun in the singular. For a feminine singular noun in the nominative case, we use moje (and not můj, which is for masculine, or mojí, which would be used in certain other cases).

What does každodenní imply, and could I say denní instead?

Každodenní literally means everyday or daily, emphasizing repetition each and every day. Denní also means daily, but it’s slightly less specific about the habitual nature—každodenní more strongly states that it happens every single day.

How would I change this sentence if I were referring to multiple activities?

If you had multiple daily activities, you might say something like Čtení a psaní jsou moje každodenní aktivity. Notice that for plural subjects (čtení a psaní), you use the plural verb jsou (are), and for describing multiple activities, you use moje každodenní aktivity in the plural.

Is the word order flexible in Czech for this sentence?

Yes, Czech word order is quite flexible due to its case system. However, Čtení je moje každodenní aktivita is the most natural and straightforward way, placing the subject (čtení) at the start and focusing on the fact that reading is your everyday activity. You could say Moje každodenní aktivita je čtení, but it might sound more formal or place emphasis on the activity part first.