Dnes mám dobrou zprávu.

Today I have good news.

Breakdown of Dnes mám dobrou zprávu.

• já: I
• dobrý: good
• mít: to have
• dnes: today

Questions & Answers about Dnes mám dobrou zprávu.

Why is it dobrou zprávu and not dobrá zpráva?

Because in this sentence dobrou zprávu is a direct object, so it must be in the accusative case.

• The basic dictionary form is dobrá zpráva (good news / a good piece of news) – this is nominative feminine singular.
• In Dnes mám dobrou zprávu, the verb mám (I have) takes a direct object:
  • Co mám? (What do I have?) → dobrou zprávu
• Direct objects go into the accusative:
  • feminine -a nouns: zpráva → zprávu
  • matching adjective: dobrá → dobrou

So:

• Nominative (dictionary form): dobrá zpráva – a good piece of news (as the subject)
• Accusative (object): dobrou zprávu – a good piece of news (as something you have, get, hear, etc.)

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