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Kahvi

Coffee

Beginnernoun

Definition

Finns drink more coffee per person than anyone in the world.

Example

Suomalaiset juovat eniten kahvia maailmassa.

Finns drink the most coffee in the world.

Etymology

'Kahvi' originates from the Arabic word 'qahwa', making its way through various languages to become the Finnish term for coffee, signifying the global appreciation of this beverage.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kahvi' is widely used in both informal and formal contexts, spanning both spoken and written Finnish across the country.

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