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/ˈvɔ.da/
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A clear, essential liquid and its chemical form, plus the metaphorical idea of fluidity and smooth movement.

Examples

  • W laboratorium badano czystość wody.
    The laboratory tested the purity of water.
  • Cząsteczka wody składa się z dwóch atomów wodoru i jednego tlenu.
    A molecule of water consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
  • Zbiornik jest pełny wody.
    The tank is full of water.
  • Woda ma wysoką pojemność cieplną.
    Water has a high heat capacity.
  • Po deszczu podłoga jest mokra od wody.
    After the rain the floor is wet from water.

Similar words

H₂O
napój
woda pitna
hydroksyl
rozlewność
woda chemiczna
fluidność
przepływ
ciecz
woda źródlana

Meanings

Water, the clear liquid that makes up most of the Earth's surface

noun
physical
neutral
The transparent, tasteless liquid that fills rivers, lakes and oceans and is essential for life.

Examples

  • Wypiłem szklankę wody.
    I drank a glass of water.
  • Rzeka płynie pełną wodą.
    The river flows with water.
  • Potrzebuję wody do gotowania.
    I need water for cooking.
  • Po deszczu podłoga jest mokra od wody.
    After the rain the floor is wet from water.
  • Zbiornik jest pełny wody.
    The tank is full of water.

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Water as the chemical compound H₂O

noun
science
neutral
The molecule composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, known as H₂O.

Examples

  • Cząsteczka wody składa się z dwóch atomów wodoru i jednego tlenu.
    A molecule of water consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
  • W laboratorium badano czystość wody.
    The laboratory tested the purity of water.
  • Rozpuszczalnikiem jest woda.
    The solvent is water.
  • Woda ma wysoką pojemność cieplną.
    Water has a high heat capacity.
  • W procesie elektrolizy powstaje woda.
    Water is produced in the electrolysis process.

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Water used metaphorically to denote fluidity or smooth movement

noun
everyday
neutral
A figurative sense describing something that flows easily or adapts without resistance.

Examples

  • Jej myśli płyną jak woda.
    Her thoughts flow like water.
  • Rozmowa była jak woda, spokojna i płynna.
    The conversation was like water, calm and fluid.
  • Zarządzaj projektem z wodą, nie blokuj przepływu informacji.
    Manage the project with water, don't block the flow of information.
  • Jego styl pisania jest lekki jak woda.
    His writing style is light as water.
  • Woda w sztuce symbolizuje zmienność.
    Water in art symbolizes change.

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Etymology

From Proto‑Slavic *voda, related to the Proto‑Indo‑European root *wódr̥ meaning water.

FAQ

What does woda mean?

Woda means water, the clear liquid that covers most of the Earth's surface.

How do you say water in Polish?

Woda is the Polish word for water.

What is the plural of woda?

The plural form is wody.

Is woda used in scientific contexts?

Yes, woda also refers to the chemical substance H₂O.

Can woda be used metaphorically?

In Polish, woda can describe fluidity or smooth movement.

What is the correct accusative form of woda?

The accusative singular is wodę.

What is the origin of the word woda?

It comes from Proto‑Slavic voda, related to the Indo‑European root for water.

How is woda pronounced?

It is pronounced /ˈvɔ.da/.

What are common collocations with woda?

Common phrases include butelka wody (bottle of water) and szklanka wody (glass of water).

Is there a difference between woda and woda pitna?

Woda pitna specifies drinking water, while woda can refer to any water.

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