Signification
Expressing thirst or desire for water
Contexte culturel
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.
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.
Signification
Expressing thirst or desire for water
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.
Tap Water Safety
In most Bulgarian cities, tap water is safe to drink, but locals often prefer bottled mineral water for the taste.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb for 'I want water'.
______ вода, моля.
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:
'Една вода, моля' is the standard polite way to order.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Много е топло. B: Да, ______ ______ (I want water).
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.
While 'Искам вода' is okay, 'Пие ми се вода' is more natural for expressing thirst to a friend.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices______ вода, моля.
The first-person singular ending for 'искам' is '-ам'.
Choose the best option:
'Една вода, моля' is the standard polite way to order.
A: Много е топло. B: Да, ______ ______ (I want water).
The speaker is expressing their own desire.
Situation: You are at a friend's house and you are thirsty.
While 'Искам вода' is okay, 'Пие ми се вода' is more natural for expressing thirst to a friend.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt'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'.
Expressions liées
Жаден съм
similarI am thirsty
Пие ми се вода
similarI feel like drinking water
Една вода, моля
specialized formOne water, please
Бих искал вода
formalI would like water
Глътка вода
builds onA sip of water
