A1 Collocation خنثی

Kallt vatten

Cold water

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Kallt vatten refers to water served at a low temperature, commonly requested in restaurants or homes.

  • Means: Water that has been chilled or comes from a cold tap.
  • Used in: Ordering at cafes, asking for a drink at home, or health discussions.
  • Don't confuse: 'Kallt' (cold) with 'kall' (the adjective form for common gender nouns).
Glass + Ice Cube = Kallt vatten

Explanation at your level:

Kallt vatten means cold water. You use it when you are thirsty or in a restaurant.
This is a common phrase used to describe the temperature of water. It is grammatically correct because 'vatten' is a neuter noun, requiring the 't' ending on the adjective.
The phrase is a standard collocation in Swedish. It is used in both social and domestic contexts. Understanding the neuter agreement is essential for learners to sound natural when describing liquids or objects.
Beyond its literal usage, the phrase functions as a cornerstone of Swedish hospitality. In a restaurant setting, requesting 'kallt vatten' is a standard interaction. It reflects the cultural norm of high-quality, accessible tap water.
While semantically transparent, the phrase demonstrates the importance of gender agreement in Swedish. The neuter 't' suffix on 'kallt' is a morphological marker that distinguishes it from common-gender adjectives. Its usage is pervasive across all registers, from casual discourse to formal service interactions.
The collocation 'kallt vatten' serves as a primary example of Swedish neuter-gender agreement. From a cognitive linguistics perspective, it maps directly to the physical experience of temperature. Its ubiquity in Swedish society underscores the cultural value placed on the purity and accessibility of municipal water supplies, distinguishing it from regions where bottled water is the norm.

معنی

Water with a low temperature.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Tap water is excellent and free in restaurants. In some countries, you must pay for bottled water.

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Neuter nouns

Always check if your noun is 'en' or 'ett' to get the adjective ending right.

معنی

Water with a low temperature.

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Neuter nouns

Always check if your noun is 'en' or 'ett' to get the adjective ending right.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of the adjective.

Jag vill ha ______ vatten.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kallt

Vatten is a neuter noun, so we use 'kallt'.

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سوالات متداول

1 سوال

Yes, in Sweden, tap water is free at restaurants.

عبارات مرتبط

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Varmt vatten

contrast

Hot water

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Iskallt vatten

similar

Ice-cold water

کجا استفاده کنیم

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Restaurant Order

Waiter: Vad vill du dricka?

Customer: Ett glas kallt vatten, tack.

neutral
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Home Visit

Host: Vill du ha något att dricka?

Guest: Ja, gärna ett glas kallt vatten.

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Kallt starts with K, like 'Kylskåp' (fridge). Keep your water in the K-fridge for K-kallt water.

Visual Association

Imagine a clear glass with condensation dripping down the side, filled with ice cubes.

Rhyme

Kallt vatten, i en hatt-en (a bit silly, but memorable).

Story

I walked into the kitchen. I was thirsty. I opened the fridge and saw a pitcher. I poured a glass of kallt vatten and felt refreshed.

Word Web

vattenkalltiskalltdrickaglaskylskåp

چالش

Say 'Ett glas kallt vatten, tack' to a friend or in front of a mirror 5 times.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Agua fría

Word order is reversed.

French high

Eau froide

Adjective placement.

German high

Kaltes Wasser

German uses 'es' ending for neuter, Swedish uses 't'.

Japanese moderate

Tsumetai mizu

Japanese uses a completely different script and grammar system.

Arabic moderate

Ma' barid

Grammatical structure is entirely different.

Easily Confused

Kallt vatten در مقابل Kallt vs Kall

Learners often use 'kall' for neuter nouns.

Check if the noun is an 'en' or 'ett' word.

سوالات متداول (1)

Yes, in Sweden, tap water is free at restaurants.

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