вода
vòda/ʋǒda/Cyrillic, feminine
The Serbian word for water is вода (vòda). Wiktionary also lists وۉدا and voda.
Meaning: inorganic compound H₂O (noun)
Ways to say it
| Serbian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| вода | vòda | /ʋǒda/ | Cyrillic, feminine |
| وۉدا | Arebica, feminine | ||
| voda | /ʋǒda/ | Latin, feminine |
вода refers to the inorganic compound H₂O.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun. When the water is the direct object of a verb, use the accusative singular form воду (vodu), such as in Пијем воду (I am drinking water).
How do you pronounce it?
vòda
Did you know?
- While вода is the general term, Serbians often use the term кисела вода to refer specifically to sparkling mineral water, which literally translates to 'sour water'.
- In Serbian culture, pouring вода over a threshold or a person can be a symbolic act of purification or a way to ward off bad luck.
- The term вода is part of the word водљење (vodljenje), which means 'guidance' or 'leading', stemming from the older sense of 'conducting' or 'carrying' a flow.
Examples in context
- Где ми је вода?Where is my water?This sentence shows how to ask for the location of the form вода.Tatoeba #13810163 by cafoc64474, translation #13787127 by rul
- То је само вода.It's just water.This sentence uses the form вода to state that something is only water.Tatoeba #8810148 by Lebad, translation #6365765 by OsoHombre
- Ovo nije voda za piće.This isn't drinking water.This sentence uses the Latin form voda to specify drinking water.Tatoeba #4243557 by Lebad, translation #4216101 by CK
- Pijem voduI am drinking water
- Pitka vodadrinking water
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Milica and Luka are at a restaurant.
- MilicaЖелим стаклу хладне воде, молим вас.I would like a glass of cold water, please.
- LukaХоћеш ли и ти воду, Лука?Do you want water too, Luka?
- LukaДа, једна вода са ледом је одлично.Yes, one water with ice is great.
- MilicaОвде је вода веома пријатна.The water here is very pleasant.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “water” translations and entries вода, voda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
