můj přítel
[ˈmuːj ˈpr̝̊iːtɛl]word by word
The Czech phrase for "my friend" is můj přítel.
The phrase můj přítel is used to refer to a male companion or a male romantic partner.
Which one should you use?
While můj přítel can imply a romantic relationship, můj kamarád is the standard way to refer to a platonic male friend. To refer to a female friend or a female romantic partner, use moje přítelkyně instead of můj přítel.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase můj přítel changes to mého přítele when used in the genitive case, which occurs after certain prepositions or verbs.
Did you know?
- The word přítel is a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'friend', as both stem from an ancient root meaning 'to love' or 'to be dear'.
- The spelling of přítel contains the letter ř, one of the most difficult sounds in the Czech language to master.
- The word přítel shares a root with the verb přát, which means 'to wish'.
Examples in context
- To je můj přítel.This is my friend.This sentence is useful for introducing a male friend.Tatoeba #10000988 by aldar, translation #675960 by CK
- Bob je můj přítel.Bob is my friend.This sentence is useful for identifying a male friend by name.Tatoeba #2077152 by lipao, translation #33182 by CN
- Tom je můj přítel.Tom is my friend.Tatoeba #7844437 by aldar, translation #406604 by CK
- John je můj přítel.John is my friend.
- Marie je moje přítelkyně.Marie is my friend.
- Petr je můj kamarád.Petr is my friend.
- Tereza je moje kamarádka.Tereza is my friend.
- Lucie je moje kámoška.Lucie is my friend.
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Example conversation
Jana is introducing Tomáš to someone at a party.
- JanaTady je můj přítel Tomáš.This is my friend Tomáš.
- TomášAhoj, moc rád tě poznávám.Hi, it is very nice to meet you.
- JanaTomáš je skvělý kuchař.Tomáš is a great cook.
- TomášTo zní opravdu zajímavě!That sounds really interesting!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (můj, přítel) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries můj, přítel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
