मतलब
Water that is safe to drink.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Slovenians often boast that their tap water is better than bottled water. It is common to see people filling bottles at public fountains in Ljubljana. In the Alps, 'čista voda' is associated with the 'Karst' (Kras) landscape, where limestone naturally filters the water to extreme purity. Asking for 'voda iz pipe' (tap water) in a cafe is socially acceptable and often free, though some places charge a small service fee. Ancient Slavs worshipped water spirits (like the Vodyanoy), believing that 'čista voda' had healing and protective powers.
Tap water is king
In Slovenia, always assume tap water is 'čista voda' unless there is a sign saying 'ni pitna' (not drinkable).
Case matters
Don't forget to say 'čisto vodo' when you are ordering or drinking it!
मतलब
Water that is safe to drink.
Tap water is king
In Slovenia, always assume tap water is 'čista voda' unless there is a sign saying 'ni pitna' (not drinkable).
Case matters
Don't forget to say 'čisto vodo' when you are ordering or drinking it!
Constitutional Pride
Mentioning that Slovenia has clean water in its constitution is a great conversation starter with locals.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of 'čista voda' (Accusative).
Pijem ____.
The verb 'piti' (to drink) requires the accusative case for its object.
Which sentence is correct for describing a mountain stream?
V gorskem potoku je...
'Čista voda' is the standard way to describe clean, natural water.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four main ways to describe water quality in Slovenian.
Complete the dialogue at a restaurant.
Natakar: 'Kaj boste pili?' / Gost: 'Prosim, ____ iz pipe.'
Again, the accusative case is needed for the object of the implied verb 'I would like'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Types of Water in Slovenia
Safe
- • čista voda
- • pitna voda
- • izvirska voda
Unsafe
- • umazana voda
- • onesnažena voda
- • morska voda (to drink)
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासPijem ____.
The verb 'piti' (to drink) requires the accusative case for its object.
V gorskem potoku je...
'Čista voda' is the standard way to describe clean, natural water.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are the four main ways to describe water quality in Slovenian.
Natakar: 'Kaj boste pili?' / Gost: 'Prosim, ____ iz pipe.'
Again, the accusative case is needed for the object of the implied verb 'I would like'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, if it is a public 'pitnik' (drinking fountain), it is čista voda and safe to drink.
'Čista' means clean/hygienic. 'Bistra' means clear/transparent. A river can be 'bistra' but not 'čista' if it has bacteria.
You say 'Potrebujem čisto vodo'.
It is neutral. It's appropriate for all settings.
It's a mix of abundant natural resources and a strong environmental consciousness.
Usually yes, near the source, but it's always safer to check if it's 'čista voda' before drinking.
Yes, it becomes 'čiste vode'.
'Umazana voda' (dirty water) or 'onesnažena voda' (polluted water).
Yes, 'čista soba' means a clean room.
Yes, always.
संबंधित मुहावरे
pitna voda
specialized formPotable/drinking water
bistra voda
similarClear/transparent water
umazana voda
contrastDirty water
tekoča voda
builds onRunning water
