معنی
Politely requesting a drink of water.
زمینه فرهنگی
Tap water is high quality and safe. In many homes, it's the default drink offered to guests. Be aware that 'voda' often means bottled mineral water (Budiš, Rajec) which you must pay for. If you want free water, ask for 'stolová voda'. Slovakia has a huge culture of mineral springs. People often go to 'pramene' (springs) to fill up bottles for free. It is considered slightly rude to start eating or drinking before the host says 'Dobrú chuť' or 'Na zdravie', even if it's just water.
Add 'Prosím'
Always add 'prosím' (please) at the end to sound like a polite native speaker.
The 'Vodu' Ending
Don't forget the '-u' at the end of 'vodu'. Saying 'voda' sounds like a beginner mistake.
معنی
Politely requesting a drink of water.
Add 'Prosím'
Always add 'prosím' (please) at the end to sound like a polite native speaker.
The 'Vodu' Ending
Don't forget the '-u' at the end of 'vodu'. Saying 'voda' sounds like a beginner mistake.
Tap Water Trick
If you want to save money, ask for 'vodu z vodovodu'. Most places will give it to you for a small fee or free.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of the word 'voda'.
Môžem dostať ____, prosím?
The verb 'dostať' requires the accusative case. For 'voda', the accusative is 'vodu'.
Which phrase is the most polite for a restaurant?
How do you ask for water politely?
'Môžem dostať' with 'prosím' is the standard polite neutral request.
Complete the dialogue.
Čašník: Čo si dáte? Ty: ___________
This is the appropriate response to order a drink.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a friend's house and you are thirsty.
This is the natural way to ask for a drink as a guest.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاMôžem dostať ____, prosím?
The verb 'dostať' requires the accusative case. For 'voda', the accusative is 'vodu'.
How do you ask for water politely?
'Môžem dostať' with 'prosím' is the standard polite neutral request.
Čašník: Čo si dáte? Ty: ___________
This is the appropriate response to order a drink.
You are at a friend's house and you are thirsty.
This is the natural way to ask for a drink as a guest.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, it's increasingly common, especially in cities. However, some traditional places might still prefer you buy bottled water.
'Môžem dostať' is a question ('Can I get'), while 'Prosím si' is a polite request ('I'd like'). Both are very common.
In shops, yes. In restaurants, you usually pay for bottled water. Tap water is sometimes free, sometimes a small service fee is charged.
Say 'Môžem dostať perlivú vodu?'.
Yes! Just replace 'vodu' with 'pivo' (beer), 'džús' (juice), or 'kávu' (coffee).
Yes, 'voda' is a feminine noun, which is why it ends in '-u' in the accusative case.
Ask for 'liter vody' (a liter of water) or 'džbán vody' (a pitcher of water).
Yes, it is among the best in Europe.
Use 'Mohol by som dostať vodu?'.
It means 'to get' or 'to receive'. It is the perfective form of 'dostávať'.
عبارات مرتبط
Prosím si vodu
synonymI'd like water, please.
Som smädný
builds onI am thirsty.
Pohár vody
specialized formA glass of water.
Dáte mi vodu?
similarWill you give me water?
