Turkish · Food & Drink
Kahve
Coffee
Beginnernoun
Definition
A hot drink made from coffee beans.
Example
Türk kahvesi içelim.
Let us drink Turkish coffee.
Etymology
'Kahve' is borrowed from the Arabic word 'قهوة' (qahwa), which referred to a type of wine or drink, and traces back to Ethiopia. The word has been embraced in Turkish, signifying the cultural importance of coffee in social life.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kahve' is used in both formal and informal settings, often in social gatherings and written discourse. Its consumption is regionally significant, especially in urban areas where coffee culture thrives.