Malay · Food & Drink

kopi

Coffee

Beginnernoun

Definition

A drink made from coffee beans; kopitiam coffee shops are an institution.

Example

Kami minum kopi di kopitiam.

We drink coffee at the kopitiam.

Etymology

'Kopi' comes from the Arabic word 'قهوة' (qahwa) for coffee, reflecting the blending of cultures in Malay society, particularly with the introduction of coffee as a popular beverage.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kopi' is widely used in informal settings and culinary contexts, embraced in coffee shops and homes, across Malaysia and Indonesia.

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