Why Does CH Turn into Š in Czech? 👄 Palatalization

Czech can sometimes feel unpredictable… but what if there’s a pattern behind it? In this video, you’ll learn about palatalization (softening), a common sound change where “ch” turns into “š” in related words. This small change can help you connect words that might otherwise seem completely different, like: • úspěch → úspěšný • prach → prašný • břicho → břišní • střecha → střešní We’ll look at how this works when forming adjectives, diminutives, and other word forms. Once you understand this pattern, many Czech words will suddenly start to make sense. Jdeme na to! Watch my related video about h → z/ž:    • Why Does H Change to Z or Ž in Czech? 👄 Pa...   📚 Learn Czech with my e-books (as good as my videos!): https://czechbyzuzka.com/e-books/ 🙋‍♂ Become a member! Support my work monthly and get access to members-only videos:    / @czechbyzuzka   🍵 Do you prefer to support my work with a one-time donation? You can do it at "Buy me a Coffee": https://www.buymeacoffee.com/czechbyz... 🌟 Thank you for watching and supporting my channel!! 0:00 Introduction 1:28 Nouns → Adjectives (ch → š) 9:44 Palatalization in Cases (Nominative Plural, Dative, Locative) 12:37 Adjective Comparison (ch → š) 14:39 Exercise: Complete the Missing Letters