Russian · Food & Drink
Вода
voda
Water
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
A clear liquid essential for life.
Example
Дайте стакан воды, пожалуйста.
Give me a glass of water, please.
Etymology
'Вода' (voda) has its roots in the Proto-Slavic *voda, akin to the Proto-Indo-European *wódr̥. It retains a fundamental status in language reflecting essential resources.
How & Where It’s Used
'Вода' is ubiquitous in daily conversations and formal written texts, applicable in contexts ranging from casual discussions to scientific discourse.