No. 772 in Czech
rodinu
The Czech word "rodinu" means "family" (in the accusative singular form).
In a sentence
Navštívili jsme rodinu na venkově.
We visited the family in the countryside.
Here, 'rodinu' serves as the direct object of the verb 'navštívili jsme', referring to the family being visited.
Plánuji s rodinu strávit letní prázdniny.
I plan to spend summer holidays with the family.
In this sentence, 's rodinu' means 'with the family', where 'rodinu' is in the accusative case governed by the preposition 's' which necessitates the accusative form.
Mám rád večery strávené s celou rodinu.
I enjoy evenings spent with the whole family.
Here, 's celou rodinu' highlights the inclusion of 'celou' (whole), placing 'rodinu' in the accusative case to match its grammatical role and agreement.
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