Persian · Food & Drink

قهوه

ghahve

Coffee

Beginnernoun

Definition

Coffee — the word café-glacé and Turkish-style ghahve-khāne (coffeehouse) come with it.

Example

یک قهوه‌ی ترک لطفاً.

One Turkish coffee, please.

Etymology

'قهوه' (ghahve) comes from the Arabic word 'قهوة' (qahwa), indicating the strong influence of Arab culture on Persian coffee consumption patterns in historical contexts.

How & Where It’s Used

'قهوه' is commonly spoken in casual cafe settings, used in both formal and informal discussions about beverages in contemporary Persian culture.

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