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    How to say "water" in Russian

    Вода
    Voda
    /vɐˈda/

    When to use it

    'Без газа' = still, 'с газом' = sparkling. Tap water in Russia is generally not drunk.

    Examples

    Воду без газа, пожалуйста
    Vodu bez gaza, pozhaluysta
    Still water please

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you say "water" in Russian?

    "water" in Russian is Вода, pronounced Voda.

    How do you pronounce Вода?

    Voda — IPA /vɐˈda/. Use the Listen button above to hear it.

    Is Вода formal or informal?

    'Без газа' = still, 'с газом' = sparkling. Tap water in Russia is generally not drunk.

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