vodka
der Wodka, die Wodkas
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vodka
A usually colorless spirit with a high alcohol content, obtained by distillation from grain or potatoes.
Für den Cocktail „Moscow Mule“ benötigt man Wodka, Ginger Beer und Limettensaft.
For the cocktail 'Moscow Mule', you need vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wodkas |
| genitive | des Wodkas |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Wodka | die Wodkas |
| accusative | den Wodka | die Wodkas |
| dative | dem Wodka | den Wodkas |
| genitive | des Wodkas | der Wodkas |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Wodka' (vodka) is a loanword from Slavic languages such as Russian or Polish. There it means 'little water', that is, a diminutive form of 'water'.
Wodka wird traditionell aus Getreide oder Kartoffeln hergestellt.
Vodka is traditionally made from grain or potatoes.
When talking about vodka, typical quantity expressions are often used. Common ones are 'ein Glas Wodka' (a glass of vodka), 'eine Flasche Wodka' (a bottle of vodka), or 'ein Schuss Wodka' (a shot/splash of vodka) for a cocktail.
Er bestellte an der Bar ein Glas Wodka auf Eis.
He ordered a glass of vodka on the rocks at the bar.
Vodka can be drunk in different ways. You can drink it 'pur' (straight, without mixers), 'auf Eis' (on the rocks), or as part of a mixed drink such as 'Wodka-Lemon' (vodka lemon).
In vielen Cocktails ist Wodka eine wichtige Zutat.
Vodka is an important ingredient in many cocktails.
