voda
/ʋǒda/Latin, feminine
The English word water is voda in Croatian. Wiktionary also lists وۉدا.
Meaning: inorganic compound H₂O (noun)
Ways to say it
| Croatian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| voda | /ʋǒda/ | Latin, feminine |
| وۉدا | Arebica, feminine |
voda refers to the inorganic compound H₂O. When you want to specify clean water, you can use the phrase čista voda.
Which one should you use?
The Latin script form voda is the standard way to write the word, while the Arebica script form وۉدا is used for the same word.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of voda changes depending on its role in a sentence. Use vodu for the accusative singular when water is the direct object, such as in 'I drink water'. The form vode can be the genitive singular, used for phrases like 'a glass of water' or the nominative and accusative plural. For the dative or locative singular, use vodi, such as when saying 'in the water'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʋǒda/
Did you know?
- While most people use the Latin script, voda can be written in Arebica, a modified Arabic script used by some Croatian Muslims historically.
- When ordering drinks, if you ask for voda s gasom, you are asking for 'water with gas', which is the standard way to request sparkling water.
- The term sveta voda meaning 'holy water' is central to many traditional Croatian folk customs and religious rituals.
Examples in context
- Sve što trebamo je voda.All we need is water.This sentence shows the use of voda to express a basic necessity.Tatoeba #4700926 by b_ana_na, translation #4700819 by NatsuDonkey
- Sada vidimo kako se voda pretvara u led.Now we see water turning into ice.This sentence uses voda to describe a physical change in state.Tatoeba #13768561 by lostmindRH, translation #13768562 by lostmindRH
- Voda je život.Water is life.This sentence uses voda in a common metaphorical expression.Tatoeba #5978197 by marsovka, translation #3861611 by Hybrid
- Molim vas, možete li mi donijeti čašu vode?Excuse me, can you bring me a glass of water?
- Je li ova voda sigurna za piće?Is this water safe to drink?
- Molim vas, čaša vodePlease, a glass of water
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mia and Mateo are at a restaurant.
- MiaMože li jedna čaša vode, molim vas?Could I have a glass of water, please?
- MateoŽeliš li hladnu ili običnu vodu?Do you want cold or still water?
- MiaObična voda je u redu, hvala.Still water is fine, thanks.
- MateoU redu, donosim ti vodu odmah.Alright, I'll bring you the water right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “water” translations and entries voda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
