No. 278 in Czech
michal
The Czech word "Michal" is a proper noun, equivalent to the English name "Michael."
In a sentence
Michal je můj nejlepší přítel.
Michal is my best friend.
The word 'Michal' is a proper noun functioning as the subject of the sentence, referring to a specific person's name.
Viděl jsem Michala na koncertě.
I saw Michal at the concert.
In this sentence, 'Michala' (the accusative form of 'Michal') functions as the direct object, indicating whom the subject saw.
To jest Michalův automobil.
This is Michal's car.
Here, 'Michalův' (possessive form of 'Michal') modifies 'automobil', indicating ownership and describing whose car it is.
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