Signification
Hydrating oneself.
Contexte culturel
The 'well' (криниця) was a sacred place. Poisoning a well was considered the ultimate crime. People believed water had a memory. Kyiv is famous for its 'biuvets' (бювет) — free deep-well water pumps located in residential parks. It's a social ritual to go there with large bottles. On January 19th (Epiphany), Ukrainians dive into icy rivers and drink 'holy water' to stay healthy for the year. It is considered rude not to offer a guest at least a glass of water or tea immediately upon arrival.
The 'U' Rule
Remember that feminine nouns ending in 'a' almost always change to 'u' when you do something to them (Accusative case).
Alcohol Ambiguity
If you just say 'Я п'ю', people might think you're talking about vodka. Always specify 'воду'!
Signification
Hydrating oneself.
The 'U' Rule
Remember that feminine nouns ending in 'a' almost always change to 'u' when you do something to them (Accusative case).
Alcohol Ambiguity
If you just say 'Я п'ю', people might think you're talking about vodka. Always specify 'воду'!
Tap Water
In many Ukrainian cities, it's safer to boil tap water or buy bottled water before drinking.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the word 'вода'.
Я хочу пити ____.
After the verb 'пити', the object must be in the Accusative case. For 'вода', that is 'воду'.
Choose the correct conjugation of 'пити' for 'Я'.
Я ____ воду кожен день.
The first-person singular of 'пити' is 'п'ю' with an apostrophe.
Match the Ukrainian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are basic collocations related to drinking water.
Complete the dialogue.
— Що ви будете замовляти? — Я буду ____ воду.
You drink (пити) water, you don't eat or read it.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Cases of Water
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesЯ хочу пити ____.
After the verb 'пити', the object must be in the Accusative case. For 'вода', that is 'воду'.
Я ____ воду кожен день.
The first-person singular of 'пити' is 'п'ю' with an apostrophe.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are basic collocations related to drinking water.
— Що ви будете замовляти? — Я буду ____ воду.
You drink (пити) water, you don't eat or read it.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in any context, from a doctor's office to a dinner with friends.
Because 'water' is the object of the action. In Ukrainian, objects change their endings. This is the Accusative case.
Yes, this is the Genitive case. It implies 'some water' (partitive). It's very common and sounds natural.
You say 'Я хочу пити' (I want to drink) or 'У мене спрага' (I have thirst).
It is sparkling or carbonated water. 'Негазована' is still water.
Generally, no. Most people use filters, buy bottled water, or go to 'biuvets' (pumps).
Yes, the stem changes in the present tense (п'ю, п'єш, п'є...).
Say: 'Воду, будь ласка' or 'Можна мені воду?'.
It's an idiom for talking too much without substance, like 'padding' an essay.
In casual speech, you can just say 'Попити' if the context of water is already clear.
Expressions liées
Пити чай
similarTo drink tea
Напитися
specialized formTo drink one's fill / to get drunk
Вода — це життя
builds onWater is life
Склянка води
specialized formA glass of water
