A1 noun Neutral 1 min de lectura

voda

/ˈvɔ.da/

Voda is a fundamental feminine noun in Serbian, essential for daily survival and common idiomatic expressions.

voda en 30 segundos

  • Essential transparent liquid for all living organisms.
  • Feminine noun following the standard -a declension pattern.
  • Used in contexts of drinking, nature, and daily hygiene.

Pregled

Reč 'voda' je jedna od najosnovnijih imenica u srpskom jeziku. Označava hemijsko jedinjenje H2O, ali u svakodnevnom životu predstavlja osnovu za hidrataciju i higijenu. Spada u imenice ženskog roda koje se završavaju na -a. 2) Obrasci upotrebe: Kao imenica prve deklinacije, 'voda' menja svoj oblik kroz sedam padeža. Najčešće se koristi u akuzativu (piti vodu) i genitivu (čaša vode). Često se kombinuje sa pridevima koji opisuju temperaturu (hladna, topla) ili poreklo (morska, rečna, mineralna). 3) Uobičajeni konteksti: Reč se koristi u kuhinji, u prirodi, u medicini i u opisu vremenskih prilika. Takođe, 'voda' je čest pojam u ekologiji i industriji. 4) Poređenje sa sličnim rečima: Iako je 'voda' opšti pojam, reč 'tečnost' je širi naučni termin koji obuhvata i ulje ili sok. Reč 'piće' se koristi isključivo za tečnosti koje ljudi konzumiraju radi uživanja ili osveženja, dok je voda osnovna biološka potreba. U odnosu na 'more' ili 'reku', voda je supstanca, dok su more i reka geografski pojmovi koji tu supstancu sadrže.

Ejemplos

1

Pijem čašu hladne vode.

everyday

I am drinking a glass of cold water.

2

Voda za piće mora biti bakteriološki ispravna.

formal

Drinking water must be bacteriologically safe.

3

Hajde, uskači u vodu!

informal

Come on, jump into the water!

4

Molekul vode se sastoji od vodonika i kiseonika.

academic

A water molecule consists of hydrogen and oxygen.

Colocaciones comunes

pijaća voda drinking water
gazirana voda sparkling water
tekuća voda running water

Frases Comunes

Kao dve kapi vode

Like two drops of water (identical)

Tiha voda breg roni

Still water erodes the hill (still waters run deep)

Umutiti vodu

To muddy the waters

Se confunde a menudo con

voda vs vođa
Vođa means 'leader'. It is spelled with a 'đ' and has a completely different meaning despite the similar look.
voda vs voda (verb root)
The root 'vod-' is used in verbs like 'voditi' (to lead), but 'voda' as a noun specifically refers to the liquid.

Patrones gramaticales

voda (nominativ jednine) vode (genitiv jednine) piti vodu (akuzativ jednine)

Cómo usarlo

Notas de uso

The word 'voda' is neutral and used in all registers. In informal speech, it is often part of idioms. In formal speech, it is used to discuss resources, ecology, and chemistry. It is one of the first words a learner should master.


Errores comunes

The most common mistake for English speakers is using the nominative 'voda' after 'malo' (a little) or 'čaša' (a glass), where Serbian requires the genitive 'vode'. Another mistake is the pronunciation of 'v' as 'w'; in Serbian, 'v' is always a labiodental fricative.

Consejos

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Use the Genitive for Quantity

When asking for 'some water' or 'a glass of water', always use the form 'vode' (genitive) instead of 'voda'.
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Distinguish from the word 'vođa'

Be careful with pronunciation; 'voda' (water) has a 'd' sound, while 'vođa' (leader) has a 'đ' sound.
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Hospitality and Water

In Serbian culture, it is traditional to serve guests a glass of cold water alongside coffee or 'slatko' (fruit preserve).

Origen de la palabra

From Proto-Slavic *voda, from Proto-Indo-European *wed- (water). It shares the same root as the English 'water' and Greek 'hydro'.

Contexto cultural

Water is highly valued in the Balkans, which is rich in natural springs. Public fountains (česme) are common in cities and are often historical meeting points.

Truco para recordar

Think of 'vodka', which literally means 'little water' in Slavic languages. If you know 'vodka', you already know the root for 'voda'.

Preguntas frecuentes

4 preguntas
Reč 'voda' je ženskog roda jer se završava na slovo -a u nominativu jednine.
Kaže se 'čaša vode'. Ovde koristimo genitiv jednine jer izražavamo količinu.
Najčešći glagoli su piti (vodu), sipati (vodu), teći i plivati.
Da, množina je 'vode'. Obično se koristi kada se misli na različite vrste mineralnih voda ili velike vodene površine.

Ponte a prueba

fill blank

Molim Vas, dajte mi čašu ___.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: vode

Nakon reči koja označava količinu (čaša), imenica mora biti u genitivu.

multiple choice

Deca ___ u hladnoj vodi.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: plivaju

Glagol 'plivati' (to swim) je logički povezan sa boravkom u vodi.

sentence building

pijem / Svaki / vodu / dan / .

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Svaki dan pijem vodu.

This is the most natural word order in Serbian for 'I drink water every day'.

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