Czech · Question Words
čí
whose
Intermediatepronoun
Definition
Used to ask about ownership.
Example
Čí je to batoh?
Whose backpack is this?
Etymology
'Čí' is derived from Proto-Slavic '*čiji', meaning 'whose'. This interrogative has been used consistently in the Czech language to indicate possession.
How & Where It’s Used
'Čí' is utilized in both spoken and written forms to ask about ownership, found in casual conversations and formal inquiries alike.