Polish · Food & Drink
water
A clear liquid essential for life; the most basic drink.
Proszę szklankę wody.
A glass of water, please.
'Woda' derives from Proto-Slavic *voda, which also means water in several Slavic languages, reflecting its essential place in both language and life.
'Woda' is used in both formal and informal contexts, in spoken and written discourse, particularly concerning everyday life and health.