Hungarian · Food & Drink

Kávé

coffee

Beginnernoun

Definition

A hot drink made from roasted coffee beans.

Example

Reggel kávét iszom.

I drink coffee in the morning.

Etymology

'Kávé' is borrowed from Turkish 'kahve', which itself comes from Arabic 'qahwa', illustrating the influence of trade on Hungarian vocabulary.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kávé' is widely used in both informal and formal settings, especially regarding social gatherings. It features prominently in café culture.

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