No. 651 in Czech
šéfa
The Czech word "šéfa" means "boss" or "chief" (accusative form).
In a sentence
Zeptal jsem se šéfa na dnešní úkol.
I asked the boss about today's task.
Here, 'šéfa' is the genitive singular form of 'šéf', used after the verb 'zeptat se' (to ask).
Setkal jsem se se šéfem po pracovní schůzce.
I met with the boss after the work meeting.
'Šéfem' is the instrumental singular form of 'šéf', used after the preposition 'se' indicating accompaniment.
Na šéfa jsem čekal dvě hodiny.
I waited for the boss for two hours.
In this context, 'šéfa' is in the accusative singular as it functions as the direct object of the verb 'čekat' (to wait for).
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