voda z vodovodu
[voda zvodovodu]feminine
The English phrase "tap water" is translated into Czech as voda z vodovodu. Wiktionary also lists kohoutková voda.
Meaning: water from a tap (noun)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| voda z vodovodu | [voda zvodovodu] (narrow) | feminine |
| kohoutková voda | [koɦou̯tkovaː voda] (narrow) |
In Czech, you can refer to water from a tap using different terms depending on whether you are discussing it as a utility or its immediate source.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase voda z vodovodu literally means water from the waterworks or water from the piping system. The alternative phrase kohoutková voda is built from kohoutková (pertaining to a tap/spigot) and voda (water).
Which one should you use?
Voda z vodovodu is the more common way to refer to the concept of tap water as a utility, whereas kohoutková voda specifically emphasizes the water coming from a tap.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form voda z vodovodu is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The word kohout in kohoutková voda literally means 'rooster'. While it refers to a tap in this context, it is the same word used for the male chicken.
- The word kohout (rooster/tap) is used because the shape of an old-fashioned spigot resembled a rooster's head or comb.
- Czech tap water is generally considered highly safe and high quality, so you will often see it served in restaurants in glass bottles or carafes.
Examples in context
- Přines mi, prosím, sklenici kohoutkové vody.Please bring me a glass of tap water.
- Voda z vodovodu je v Česku pitná.Tap water is drinkable in the Czech Republic.
- Je tato voda z vodovodu čistá?Is this tap water clean?
Example conversation
Lucie and Jakub are in the kitchen.
- LucieJakube, chceš balenou vodu nebo vodu z vodovodu?Jakub, do you want bottled water or tap water?
- JakubStačí mi voda z vodovodu, díky.Tap water is enough for me, thanks.
- LucieDobře, naliju ti ji do sklenice.Okay, I will pour it into a glass for you.
- JakubTo je velmi milé od tebe, Lucie.That is very kind of you, Lucie.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tap water” translations and entries voda z vodovodu, kohoutková voda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
