קפה
kafé
The Hebrew word for coffee is קפה (kafé).
קפה is a noun used to refer to the beverage. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something of a pale brown colour.
Meaning: beverage (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun קפה is masculine, so any accompanying adjectives or verbs must also be in the masculine form.
How do you pronounce it?
kafé
Did you know?
- In Israel, a 'botz' coffee refers to a very strong, unfiltered brew where the grounds remain at the bottom of the cup, similar to Turkish coffee.
- The phrase 'bo nish'te kafe' is often used in Hebrew not just to invite someone for a drink, but as a general social invitation to catch up or negotiate.
- The Hebrew word קפה is a direct linguistic traveler, having evolved from the Arabic 'qahwa' through Ottoman Turkish and even French before arriving in Hebrew.
Examples in context
- תן לי כוס קפה.Give me a cup of coffee.This sentence is useful for practicing how to ask for a cup of קפה.Tatoeba #646519 by Eldad, translation #62183 by CK
- תרצה תה או קפה?Would you like coffee or tea?This sentence is useful for offering a choice between tea and קפה.Tatoeba #556304 by Eldad, translation #62273 by CK
- תרצי תה או קפה?Would you like some tea or coffee?Tatoeba #556306 by Eldad, translation #813321 by CM
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Example conversation
Noa and Daniel are in the kitchen in the morning.
- נועה Noaדניאל, אתה רוצה קפה?Daniel, ata rotze kafe?Daniel, do you want coffee?
- דניאל Danielכן, תודה נועה.ken, toda Noa.Yes, thanks Noa.
- נועה Noaאיך אתה אוהב אותו?eich ata ohev oto?How do you like it?
- דניאל Danielעם הרבה חלב, בבקשה.im harbe chalav, be-vakasha.With a lot of milk, please.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry קפה, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries קפה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
