Telugu · Food & Drink

కాఫీ

kaafi

Coffee

Beginnernoun

Definition

Filter coffee, a South Indian morning ritual.

Example

వేడి కాఫీ చాలా బాగుంటుంది.

Hot coffee is wonderful.

Etymology

The word 'కాఫీ' (kaafi) is derived from the Arabic word 'qahwa', which referred to coffee as a beverage. The use of this term in Telugu reflects the influence of trade and cultural exchanges between Arab traders and the Indian subcontinent.

How & Where It’s Used

The term 'కాఫీ' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts across India, particularly in urban areas. It is widely used in spoken language, as well as in written forms like restaurant menus and advertisements.

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