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vodka

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/ˈvɒd.kə/ · vod-ka

A type of clear distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains or potatoes.

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Meanings

nounformal

A type of clear distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains or potatoes.

ایک قسم کی بے رنگ مقطر الکحل مشروب جو کھیتوں یا آلو کی تخمیر سے تیار کی جاتی ہے۔

وڈکا

vodka

Synonyms

spirits liquor alcoholشرابالکحلمادے

Antonyms

non-alcoholic beverage water juiceغیر الکحل مشروبپانیجوس

Common Collocations

vodka cocktail
vodka shot
flavored vodka

Example Sentences

I ordered a vodka tonic at the bar.

میں نے بار میں وڈکا ٹونک کا آرڈر دیا۔

Maine bar mein vodka tonic ka order diya.

Vodka is often used in cocktails.

وڈکا اکثر کاک ٹیلز میں استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

Vodka aksar cocktails mein istemal hoti hai.

He enjoys drinking vodka on special occasions.

وہ خاص مواقع پر وڈکا پینا پسند کرتا ہے۔

Woh khas moqay par vodka peena pasand karta hai.

Easily Confused With

whiskey:Whiskey is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash, while vodka is clear and typically made from grains or potatoes.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of vodka as a 'clear water' spirit, since its name means 'little water.'

Picture a vodka bottle with ice and a lime wedge on the rim.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Russian "водка (vodka)" — little water

First known use: 14th century

The word vodka is a diminutive form of voda, which means water in Russian. Vodka originated in Eastern Europe and is traditionally associated with Russian and Polish cultures.