Kahve
noun
Pronunciation: /KAH-veh/
English Meaning
Coffee
“Kahve” in Example Sentences
Türk kahvesi orta şekerli olsun.
I'd like my Turkish coffee medium-sweet.
Bir Türk kahvesi, sade lütfen.
One Turkish coffee, no sugar, please.
Sabahları kahve içmeden uyanamıyorum.
I can't wake up in the morning without coffee.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| kahvesi | its coffee (e.g. 'Türk kahvesi') |
| kahveyi | the coffee (object) |
| kahveci | coffee shop / coffee seller |
Usage Note
A famous proverb: 'Bir fincan kahvenin kırk yıl hatırı vardır' — a single cup of coffee is remembered for forty years.
Grammar & Usage
Turkish coffee has its own vocabulary (sade=plain, orta=medium, şekerli=sweet).
Word Origin & Etymology
From Arabic 'qahwa'.
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