Вода (voda)
noun · Beginner · Food & Drink
Meaning
English: Water
Water — Ukraine’s rivers Dnipro and Dniester are lifelines.
Examples
🗣 Дайте склянку води, будь ласка.
💬 Give me a glass of water, please.
Etymology
‘Вода’ (voda) is derived from the Proto-Slavic ‘*voda’, meaning ‘water’. The term has remained consistent through linguistic evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Вода’ is universally used in both formal and informal contexts, in spoken and written language, with no significant regional variations.
Literary Heritage
The concept of water is often found in Ukrainian poetry, songs, and proverbs, symbolizing life and purity.
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Tags: drink, essential