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In English some words have different endings depending upon how they are used in a sentence. A few examples of this are they-their-them, he-his-him, and who-whose-whom. This changing of words according to grammatical usage is called inflection. '''Czech is a Slavic language and as such is extremely inflective'''. All nouns and adjectives, including names of people and places, are subject to changes that can be a source of confusion to anyone not familiar with this language and their complicated grammar. Here are some examples:  
In English some words have different endings depending upon how they are used in a sentence. A few examples of this are they-their-them, he-his-him, and who-whose-whom. This changing of words according to grammatical usage is called inflection. '''Czech is a Slavic language and as such is extremely inflective'''. All nouns and adjectives, including names of people and places, are subject to changes that can be a source of confusion to anyone not familiar with this language and their complicated grammar. Here are some examples:  


*manželství mezi Janem Mikuleckým a Anežkou roz. Krplovou = marriage between Jan Mikulecký and Anežka Krplová
*manželství mezi Janem Mikuleckým a Anežkou roz. Krplovou = marriage between Jan Mikulecký and Anežka Krplová  
*Josef, syn Ludvíka Ryby a Františky roz. Sýkorové = Josef, son of Antonín Ryba and Františka Sýkorová
*Josef, syn Ludvíka Ryby a Františky roz. Sýkorové = Josef, son of Antonín Ryba and Františka Sýkorová  
*z Prahy = from Praha (Prague), v Praze = in Praha, do Prahy = to Praha
*z Prahy = from Praha (Prague), v Praze = in Praha, do Prahy = to Praha


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blessed<br>God's<br>more<br>warrior<br>see Bohu-<br>defense<br>ring out<br>see Brani-<br>further, more<br>good<br>dear, valued<br>mountains<br>guest<br>star<br>strong, fierce<br>beautiful<br>see Krasno-<br>strong<br>flower<br>see Vladi-<br>beloved<br>see Ludo-<br>see Libo-<br>the people<br>fierce<br>love<br>peace<br>revenge<br>joy<br>soldier<br>increase<br>glory<br>self<br>everlasting<br>strong (or Holy)<br>see Svato-<br>light<br>more<br>live<br>rule<br>homeland<br>warrior<br>return<br>remain<br>here (or do)<br>desire<br>life<br>  
blessed<br>God's<br>more<br>warrior<br>see Bohu-<br>defense<br>ring out<br>see Brani-<br>further, more<br>good<br>dear, valued<br>mountains<br>guest<br>star<br>strong, fierce<br>beautiful<br>see Krasno-<br>strong<br>flower<br>see Vladi-<br>beloved<br>see Ludo-<br>see Libo-<br>the people<br>fierce<br>love<br>peace<br>revenge<br>joy<br>soldier<br>increase<br>glory<br>self<br>everlasting<br>strong (or Holy)<br>see Svato-<br>light<br>more<br>live<br>rule<br>homeland<br>warrior<br>return<br>remain<br>here (or do)<br>desire<br>life<br>  
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fight, warrior<br>praise<br>given<br>gift<br>love<br>peace<br>think<br>defense of people<br>joy<br>glory<br>haste<br>warrior<br>individual<br>life<br>  
fight, warrior<br>praise<br>given<br>gift<br>love<br>peace<br>think<br>defense of people<br>joy<br>glory<br>haste<br>warrior<br>individual<br>life<br>  
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''Female''<br>Jaroslava<br>Bohumila<br>Vladimira<br>Františka<br>  
''Female''<br>Jaroslava<br>Bohumila<br>Vladimira<br>Františka<br>  
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