A1 Expression 중립

Искам вода

искам вода

I want water

Expressing thirst or desire for water

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문화적 배경

Public fountains (cheshmi) are a staple of Bulgarian towns. It is perfectly normal to stop and drink for free. Water is always served with Turkish coffee or espresso in Bulgarian cafes to cleanse the palate. Mineral water is often preferred over tap water (cheshmjana voda) in cities, and there are many local brands like Devin and Bankia. The tradition of 'pouring water' for luck is still practiced before big life events.

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Add 'Моля'

Always add 'моля' (please) at the end to sound like a polite guest or customer.

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Watch the Stress

If you stress the first syllable of 'вода' (ВО-да), it sounds unnatural. It's always во-ДА.

Expressing thirst or desire for water

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Add 'Моля'

Always add 'моля' (please) at the end to sound like a polite guest or customer.

⚠️

Watch the Stress

If you stress the first syllable of 'вода' (ВО-да), it sounds unnatural. It's always во-ДА.

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Tap Water Safety

In most Bulgarian cities, tap water is safe to drink, but locals often prefer bottled mineral water for the taste.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing verb for 'I want water'.

______ вода, моля.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Искам

The first-person singular ending for 'искам' is '-ам'.

Which sentence is the most polite way to ask for water in a restaurant?

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Една вода, моля.

'Една вода, моля' is the standard polite way to order.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Много е топло. B: Да, ______ ______ (I want water).

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: искам вода

The speaker is expressing their own desire.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are at a friend's house and you are thirsty.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Пие ми се вода.

While 'Искам вода' is okay, 'Пие ми се вода' is more natural for expressing thirst to a friend.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing verb for 'I want water'. Fill Blank A1

______ вода, моля.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Искам

The first-person singular ending for 'искам' is '-ам'.

Which sentence is the most polite way to ask for water in a restaurant? Choose A1

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Една вода, моля.

'Една вода, моля' is the standard polite way to order.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Много е топло. B: Да, ______ ______ (I want water).

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: искам вода

The speaker is expressing their own desire.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You are at a friend's house and you are thirsty.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Пие ми се вода.

While 'Искам вода' is okay, 'Пие ми се вода' is more natural for expressing thirst to a friend.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It's not rude among friends, but in a restaurant, it's better to add 'моля' or say 'Една вода, моля'.

Say 'Искам газирана вода'.

'Искам вода' is a request for the drink. 'Жаден съм' describes the feeling of being thirsty.

Yes, 'Искам кафе', 'Искам бира', etc. The structure is the same.

No, the '-ам' ending in 'искам' already tells everyone you are talking about yourself.

Use the definite article: 'Искам водата'.

Say 'Искам бутилка вода'.

Yes, but 'сакам' is dialectal (mostly used in the West and in Macedonia). Stick to 'искам' for standard Bulgarian.

Add 'не' before the verb: 'Не искам вода'.

It means 'tap water'.

관련 표현

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Жаден съм

similar

I am thirsty

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Пие ми се вода

similar

I feel like drinking water

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Една вода, моля

specialized form

One water, please

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Бих искал вода

formal

I would like water

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Глътка вода

builds on

A sip of water

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