Svuj

Svuj is a Czech word that translates to "one's own" or "their own" in English. It is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to the subject of the sentence. The form of "svuj" changes depending on the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies, as well as the grammatical case of the subject. For example, "svůj" is used for masculine singular subjects, "svojí" for feminine singular subjects, and "svoji" for plural subjects.

The usage of "svuj" is a distinctive feature of Slavic languages, including Czech. It is often used in contrast to other possessive pronouns like "jeho" (his) or "její" (her) when the possessor is the subject of the clause. This distinction helps to avoid ambiguity. For instance, "On viděl jeho psa" means "He saw his dog" (where "his" refers to someone else), while "On viděl svého psa" means "He saw his own dog" (where "his" refers to the subject, "he").

The pronoun "svuj" can be used in various grammatical cases, such as nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, vocative, locative, and instrumental. The correct form is chosen based on the grammatical function of the noun in the sentence. Mastering the declension of "svuj" is essential for accurate and fluent communication in Czech. Its presence highlights the reflexive nature of possession within the sentence's subject.