water
/ˈʋaː.tər/neuter
The English word "water" is water in Dutch.
The primary meaning of water is the inorganic compound H₂O. In scientific or formal contexts, the chemical formula H2O may also be used.
Meaning: inorganic compound H₂O (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
water is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA transcription is /ˈʋaː.tər/.
Did you know?
- Dutch has a specific word watergeuzen, meaning 'water beggars', which refers to the 16th-century rebels who fought for Dutch independence.
- The Dutch phrase water bij de wijn doen literally means 'to put water in the wine' and is used to describe the act of making a compromise.
- If a Dutch person says something is 'waterig', they are not just talking about the substance, but describing something that is bland, weak, or lacks character, like a thin soup.
Examples in context
- Is er daar water?Is there water there?This sentence is useful for asking if water is present in a location.Tatoeba #4558021 by Raizin, translation #4555662 by Choctaw_Irish
- Ik hou van water.I like water.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for water.Tatoeba #7489226 by MarijnKp, translation #4157448 by Hybrid
- Er is geen water.There is no water.This sentence is useful for stating the absence of water.Tatoeba #7489255 by MarijnKp, translation #270745 by CK
- Hebben jullie nog water?Do you guys have any water left?
- 753 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daan and Julia are at a restaurant.
- DaanMag ik een glas water?May I have a glass of water?
- JuliaNatuurlijk, ik haal het voor je.Of course, I'll get it for you.
- DaanBedankt, ik heb echt dorst.Thanks, I'm really thirsty.
- JuliaHier is je water, Daan.Here is your water, Daan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “water” translations and entries water, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
