Meaning
Water that is at a low temperature.
Cultural Background
Slovaks are very proud of their tap water. In many cities, it comes directly from mountain aquifers and is naturally cold and high in minerals. Offering a guest 'studená voda' is a basic sign of hospitality. The 'oblievačka' tradition involves splashing women with cold water on Easter Monday. While it's becoming less common in cities, in villages, it's still a major event involving buckets of 'studená voda'. Hikers often drink directly from mountain streams. This 'studená voda' is considered the purest form of water, though tourists are advised to be careful. Winter swimming in lakes like Draždiak is a massive trend. It's seen as a way to build 'imunita' (immunity).
Ordering Tap Water
In Slovakia, tap water is free in some places but not all. Asking for 'studenú vodu z vodovodu' is the specific way to ask for tap water.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'voda' is feminine. Don't say 'studený voda'!
Meaning
Water that is at a low temperature.
Ordering Tap Water
In Slovakia, tap water is free in some places but not all. Asking for 'studenú vodu z vodovodu' is the specific way to ask for tap water.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'voda' is feminine. Don't say 'studený voda'!
The 'ú' Ending
When you want something, the 'á' changes to 'ú'. Chcem studenú vodu. This is the most common form you will use.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of 'studená voda' in the Accusative case.
Pijem ________ ________.
After the verb 'piť' (to drink), we use the Accusative case. 'Studená' becomes 'studenú' and 'voda' becomes 'vodu'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Identify the correct sentence:
'Voda' is a feminine noun, so the adjective must be 'studená'.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
These are standard translations of common phrases.
Complete the dialogue in the restaurant.
Čašník: Čo si prosíte? Hosť: Prosím si ________ ________.
The guest is requesting an object, so the Accusative case is required.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesPijem ________ ________.
After the verb 'piť' (to drink), we use the Accusative case. 'Studená' becomes 'studenú' and 'voda' becomes 'vodu'.
Identify the correct sentence:
'Voda' is a feminine noun, so the adjective must be 'studená'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are standard translations of common phrases.
Čašník: Čo si prosíte? Hosť: Prosím si ________ ________.
The guest is requesting an object, so the Accusative case is required.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsYes, tap water (studená voda z vodovodu) is safe and of high quality throughout Slovakia.
Ask for 'vodu s ľadom'. If you want it very cold, you can say 'veľmi studenú vodu'.
'Studená' is colder. 'Chladná' is more like 'cool' or 'refreshing'.
This is the Accusative case, used when the water is the direct object of a verb like 'drink' or 'want'.
Usually, we say 'Je zima' (It is cold) for weather, but you can say 'studený vietor' (cold wind).
Related Phrases
ľadová voda
similarice-cold water
teplá voda
contrastwarm/hot water
minerálna voda
specialized formmineral water
pitná voda
specialized formdrinking water
studená sprcha
builds oncold shower / sudden shock
