What is "U" talking about?

Discussion in 'Grammar & Pronunciation' started by Calvario, Dec 6, 2006.

  1. Calvario

    Calvario Well-Known Member

    Trying to figure out this sentence.

    Nemáte u vás pro někoho takového místo.

    Book says it means: Do you happen to have a position for someone like him where you work?


    What I don't see is the "where you work" I think it has to do with "U" but I'm not sure. Also, why is místo at the end ? It would be so much easier if it were after nemáte. Just a little rant on my end, sorry.

    Lastly, is "takového" in the genitive here or accusative? I suspect takového is in the accusative because někoho is. But there are soooo many rules that I don't want to just pass by without asking.

    Thanks,
    Calvario
     
  2. Zeisig

    Zeisig Well-Known Member

    u (prep. with gen.) = at, by, near, next to

    u vás = in your house, in your country, in your company (where you work) according to context

    pro (prep. with accus.) = for

    pro někoho takového = for someone like him
     
  3. Calvario

    Calvario Well-Known Member

    Yes, I understand now.

    It was the u Vás part that I wasn't clear about. It's hard to understand how that says "In your company". Though in English I could say" I'm going to Marks" and it would be understood that I was going to his house.

    Thanks,
    Calvario
     

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