Filipino · Food & Drink
kape
Coffee
Beginnernoun
Definition
A drink made from coffee beans; kapeng barako is the strong local brew.
Example
Umiinom ako ng kape tuwing umaga.
I drink coffee every morning.
Etymology
'Kape' is derived from the Spanish 'café,' which means coffee. It was introduced during the colonial period and has since become a staple in Filipino culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kape' is utilized in informal contexts, usually referring to coffee in everyday conversation, recognized in both spoken and written forms throughout the Philippines.