Bedeutung
Describing pure drinking water.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Tap water is generally of very high quality and safe to drink everywhere. It is increasingly common to ask for 'kohoutková voda' in restaurants. Towns like Karlovy Vary are famous for their mineral springs. Here, 'čistá voda' might refer to the natural, untreated mineral water from the ground. Water sprites (vodníci) are common figures in Czech fairy tales. They live in 'čistá voda' of ponds and rivers, often guarding the purity of their home. Czechs are very protective of their rivers (like the Vltava). There are many NGOs dedicated to keeping 'čistá voda' in the landscape.
Ordering in Restaurants
If you want free or cheap water, ask for 'karafu vody' (a carafe of water). It will always be 'čistá voda'.
Nepitná voda
If you see a sign saying 'Nepitná voda' (Non-potable water), do not drink it, even if it looks 'čistá'!
Bedeutung
Describing pure drinking water.
Ordering in Restaurants
If you want free or cheap water, ask for 'karafu vody' (a carafe of water). It will always be 'čistá voda'.
Nepitná voda
If you see a sign saying 'Nepitná voda' (Non-potable water), do not drink it, even if it looks 'čistá'!
The Accusative Case
Memorize the phrase 'Chci čistou vodu'. It's the most useful form for any traveler.
Lemon and Mint
In Czechia, 'čistá voda' in a restaurant often comes with a slice of lemon (citron) and mint (máta).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'čistá voda' in the Accusative case.
Prosím, přineste mi jednu ______ ______.
After the verb 'přineste' (bring), we use the Accusative case: čistou vodu.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
'Voda' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'čistá'.
Match the Czech phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
These are the standard translations for these common phrases.
Complete the dialogue in a restaurant.
Číšník: Co si dáte? Host: ______ ______ ______ (A pure water, please).
'Jednu' and 'čistou vodu' are all in the feminine Accusative case.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Adjective Agreement
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenProsím, přineste mi jednu ______ ______.
After the verb 'přineste' (bring), we use the Accusative case: čistou vodu.
Select the correct sentence:
'Voda' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'čistá'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the standard translations for these common phrases.
Číšník: Co si dáte? Host: ______ ______ ______ (A pure water, please).
'Jednu' and 'čistou vodu' are all in the feminine Accusative case.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, tap water in Prague is 'čistá voda' and is very safe and high quality.
'Čistá' means clean/pure (appearance/quality), while 'pitná' means safe to drink (legal/technical status).
You say 'Chci čistou vodu.'
It is feminine, which is why we say 'čistá' (ending in -á).
Yes, but they also love mineral water (minerálka) and beer (pivo).
It means to tell the truth, literally 'to pour pure wine'.
Because it is in the Accusative case, used for the object of a sentence.
Yes, you can use it to describe the clarity of the sea water.
Yes, 'čistý pokoj' means a clean room. The adjective is very versatile.
It is sparkling or carbonated water.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Pitná voda
similarPotable/drinking water
Slaná voda
contrastSaltwater
Sladká voda
contrastFreshwater
Živá voda
specialized formLiving water (mythical)
Mrtvá voda
contrastDead water (mythical)
