vodka
/ˈvɔd.ka/feminine
The Italian word for vodka is vodka.
vodka refers to a clear distilled alcoholic liquor.
Meaning: clear distilled alcoholic liquor (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so the indefinite article is una.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈvɔd.ka/.
Did you know?
- The word vodka is actually a diminutive of the Russian word for 'water', meaning 'little water'.
- In Italian social settings, ordering una vodka during 'aperitivo' hour is less common than ordering wine or spritz, as vodka is typically associated with late-night drinking.
- Italian bartenders may use the term shot interchangeably with bicchierino when serving vodka, showing the influence of American English on Italian nightlife vocabulary.
Examples in context
- Io non ho vodka.I don't have vodka.This sentence shows how to express not having the liquor.Tatoeba #1953288 by Guybrush88, translation #1953273 by Dejo
- Io non bevo vodka!I don't drink vodka!This sentence shows how to express the refusal or habit of not drinking the liquor.Tatoeba #11778078 by Guybrush88, translation #4478664 by AlexanderNevzorov
- Tom non beve vodka.Tom doesn't drink vodka.This sentence shows a third-person usage of the verb for not drinking the liquor.Tatoeba #11778102 by Guybrush88, translation #9671915 by shekitten
- 195 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are ordering drinks at a bar.
- SofiaPrendo un cocktail con la vodka.I'll have a cocktail with vodka.
- AlessandroAnche per me, per favore.Same for me, please.
- SofiaPreferisci la vodka liscia o con succo?Do you prefer vodka neat or with juice?
- AlessandroPreferisco la vodka con il succo d'arancia.I prefer vodka with orange juice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vodka” translations and entries vodka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vodka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
