Meaning
Water at a low temperature.
Cultural Background
Cold water is associated with 'закаливание' (hardening). Cold water is often served in restaurants, even in winter. Germans often prefer sparkling water, but 'kaltes Wasser' is still standard. Ice water is the default in almost all restaurants.
Case matters
Remember to change the ending to -ую when you are asking for water.
Health focus
Russians take water temperature seriously for health reasons.
Meaning
Water at a low temperature.
Case matters
Remember to change the ending to -ую when you are asking for water.
Health focus
Russians take water temperature seriously for health reasons.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the adjective.
Мне нужна ____ вода. (холодная)
Вода is feminine, so it needs the feminine adjective.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct request.
Accusative case is required for the object.
Match the temperature to the word.
Match the following.
Basic temperature vocabulary.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesМне нужна ____ вода. (холодная)
Вода is feminine, so it needs the feminine adjective.
Choose the correct request.
Accusative case is required for the object.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Basic temperature vocabulary.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it is neutral and used in all situations.
You say 'вода со льдом'.
Related Phrases
Горячая вода
contrastHot water
Тёплая вода
similarWarm water
Ледяная вода
specialized formIcy water
Минеральная вода
builds onMineral water
