feminine

ˈvotkə

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Translation

vodka

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Word origin

A diminutive of вода, water, formed with the suffix -ка; the name reflects the drink's old description as little water.

Origin
Russian
Root
вода
English cognates
water

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

нали́л .

He poured himself a glass of vodka.

.

In Russia vodka is often drunk on holidays.

кре́пкая .

This vodka is too strong for me.

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