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"Water" in Polish: woda
woda
Water in Polish is woda, a feminine noun. Ask for it with poproszę wodę; woda gazowana is sparkling and woda niegazowana is still.
A simple sentence
Woda jest zimna.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce woda
Say it
VOH-dah
/ˈvɔ.da/
Woda begins with v, not English w. Stress wo; Polish o is a steady vowel rather than a long English diphthong.
"Water" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| woda | water Dictionary form, feminine. | Dictionary form, feminine. |
| wodę | water as a direct object Used in poproszę wodę. | Used in poproszę wodę. |
| woda gazowana | sparkling water Water with bubbles. | Water with bubbles. |
| woda niegazowana | still water Water without bubbles. | Water without bubbles. |
How to use woda in real life
- 1A simple sentence
Woda jest zimna.
The water is cold.
Zimna agrees with feminine woda.
- 2An everyday situation
Poproszę wodę.
Water, please.
The requested item is accusative wodę.
- 3A useful question
Nie ma wody.
There is no water.
Negated existence takes genitive wody.
Mistakes English speakers make with woda
Incorrect: Poproszę woda.
Correct: Poproszę wodę.
The direct object uses accusative wodę.
Incorrect: Woda jest zimny.
Correct: Woda jest zimna.
Use a feminine adjective with woda.
Good to know
When ordering, choose gazowana or niegazowana if the type matters. A request for tap water is woda z kranu; restaurant policies vary.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Order water
Partner
Czy podać wodę?
Shall I bring water?
You
Tak, poproszę wodę niegazowaną.
Yes, still water please.
Partner
Szklankę czy butelkę?
A glass or a bottle?
You
Szklankę, proszę.
A glass, please.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Water" in Polish
Is woda feminine?
Yes. Woda is feminine; zimna woda means cold water.
Why does woda become wodę?
Wodę is the accusative singular, used as the requested item in poproszę wodę.
How do I say sparkling water?
Woda gazowana means sparkling water. Woda niegazowana is still water.
What is tap water?
Woda z kranu literally means water from the tap.
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