뜻
Water at a low temperature.
문화적 배경
The tradition of 'otužování' (winter swimming) is a national sport. The most famous event is the Alfred Nikodém Memorial on Christmas Day in the Vltava river. There is a traditional belief that drinking very cold water with ice can cause a sore throat ('angína'). You will often see people drinking water at room temperature. Czechia is famous for its spas (Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně). Some springs are 'studené' (cold) and used for drinking cures, while others are thermal. The Wim Hof method has exploded in popularity in Czechia, leading to a surge in 'studená sprcha' (cold shower) challenges on social media.
Ordering in Prague
If you want free tap water, ask for 'kohoutkovou vodu'. If you just say 'studenou vodu', they might bring you expensive bottled water.
Gender Agreement
Always check the ending. 'Studený' is for beer (pivo is neuter, but wait—pivo is neuter, so it's 'studené pivo'). 'Studený' is for 'čaj' (masculine).
뜻
Water at a low temperature.
Ordering in Prague
If you want free tap water, ask for 'kohoutkovou vodu'. If you just say 'studenou vodu', they might bring you expensive bottled water.
Gender Agreement
Always check the ending. 'Studený' is for beer (pivo is neuter, but wait—pivo is neuter, so it's 'studené pivo'). 'Studený' is for 'čaj' (masculine).
The 'Otužování' icebreaker
Mentioning you take cold showers is a great way to bond with Czechs interested in biohacking and health.
Ice cubes
Don't be surprised if your 'studená voda' comes without ice. It's still considered 'studená' if it's from the fridge.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'studená voda' (Accusative).
Piju ____.
The verb 'pít' (to drink) requires the accusative case.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Check the gender agreement.
'Voda' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'studená'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a restaurant and want a drink.
This is the standard way to order.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Proč nejdeš do bazénu? B: Protože ____.
Cold water is a common reason not to swim.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Temperature Scale
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Piju ____.
The verb 'pít' (to drink) requires the accusative case.
Check the gender agreement.
'Voda' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'studená'.
You are in a restaurant and want a drink.
This is the standard way to order.
A: Proč nejdeš do bazénu? B: Protože ____.
Cold water is a common reason not to swim.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
12 질문Yes, it is perfectly polite. Adding 'prosím' (please) makes it better.
'Studená' is cold, 'chladná' is cool. Think of 'studená' as fridge temperature and 'chladná' as a basement temperature.
You say 'Chci studenou vodu.' Note the change to the accusative case.
Only if they are physically cold. If they are emotionally cold, use 'chladný'.
Yes, tap water in Czechia is of very high quality and is almost always 'studená'.
Not really, but people might say 'ledárna' (ice room) if the water is extremely cold.
Because 'voda' is feminine and it is the object of the sentence (Accusative case).
Yes, Janek Ledecký has a famous song called 'Studená voda'.
It means lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold.
Ask: 'Je ta voda studená?'
Usually 'ledová voda' is used for ice water, but 'studená' can imply it.
Czechs drink it year-round, though tea is more popular in winter.
관련 표현
Ledová voda
similarIcy water
Studená sprcha
builds onCold shower
Teplá voda
contrastWarm water
Pitná voda
specialized formDrinking water
Vlažná voda
similarLukewarm water
