Significado
Water at a low temperature
Contexto cultural
The 'Summer Water Shutoff' is a common experience where hot water is turned off for weeks, leaving only 'холодна вода'. On January 19th (Epiphany), people bathe in 'холодна вода' to purify their souls and bodies. 'Загартовування' (hardening) using cold water is a traditional way to prevent illness. Mountain springs (джерела) are famous for their 'студена' (very cold) and pure water.
Gender Agreement
Always check the noun gender. Since 'вода' is feminine, 'холодна' must end in -а.
Ordering in Winter
In Ukraine, if you ask for 'холодна вода' in winter, people might be surprised as most prefer warm drinks then.
Significado
Water at a low temperature
Gender Agreement
Always check the noun gender. Since 'вода' is feminine, 'холодна' must end in -а.
Ordering in Winter
In Ukraine, if you ask for 'холодна вода' in winter, people might be surprised as most prefer warm drinks then.
Diminutives
Use 'водичка' to sound more like a native speaker in casual, friendly settings.
The 'Walrus' Club
If someone calls themselves a 'морож' (walrus), they love swimming in cold water!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective.
Я п'ю холодн___ воду.
In the accusative case (I drink what?), the feminine ending for adjectives is -у.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct phrase:
'Вода' is feminine singular, so 'холодна' is the correct form.
Match the Ukrainian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four main temperature descriptions for water.
Complete the dialogue in a restaurant.
Офіціант: Що будете пити? Ви: Мені, будь ласка, ____ ____.
You are ordering an object, so use the accusative case.
Which phrase fits the situation: You are at a frozen river in January.
Situation: Epiphany swimming.
In winter, the water is more than just cold; it is icy (крижана).
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Ayudas visuales
Water Temperatures
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosЯ п'ю холодн___ воду.
In the accusative case (I drink what?), the feminine ending for adjectives is -у.
Choose the correct phrase:
'Вода' is feminine singular, so 'холодна' is the correct form.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the four main temperature descriptions for water.
Офіціант: Що будете пити? Ви: Мені, будь ласка, ____ ____.
You are ordering an object, so use the accusative case.
Situation: Epiphany swimming.
In winter, the water is more than just cold; it is icy (крижана).
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, because 'вода' is always a feminine noun in Ukrainian.
Ask for 'вода з льодом' (water with ice).
No, for weather use 'холодна погода'.
The opposite is 'гаряча вода' (hot water).
Yes, it is perfectly normal and polite.
It is a religious and health tradition called Epiphany.
Yes, it becomes 'холодні', but 'вода' is rarely pluralized.
It means to be suddenly shocked or discouraged.
Yes, but it's more common in Western Ukraine or poetry.
You say 'вода з-під крана'. If it's cold, 'холодна вода з-під крана'.
Frases relacionadas
Гаряча вода
contrastHot water
Крижана вода
specialized formIcy water
Прохолодна вода
similarCool water
Мінеральна вода
builds onMineral water
Студена вода
synonymVery cold water
