coffi
/ˈkɔfɪ/masculine
The Welsh word for coffee is coffi.
coffi is used to refer to the beverage.
Meaning: beverage (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
coffi is a masculine noun. It does not change its form when referring to more than one. Instead, the plural is indicated by the article or a number, such as coffi for coffees.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɔfɪ/
Did you know?
- The word coffi shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the Arabic word qahwa, making it a bridge between Middle Eastern history and Welsh daily life.
- In Wales, a traditional 'coffee morning' is often a community fundraiser where coffi is served alongside homemade cakes.
- Although coffi is a borrowed word, it follows the same grammatical rules for masculine nouns as ancient, native Welsh words.
Examples in context
- Ydy o'n yfed coffi?Does he drink coffee?This sentence is useful for asking if someone drinks coffi.Tatoeba #6890021 by Sisial, translation #6892543 by Gulliver
- Mae hi'n hoffi coffi.She likes coffee.This sentence is useful for stating that someone likes coffi.Tatoeba #6889972 by Sisial, translation #5829461 by mailohilohi
- Mae blas chwerw i'r coffi hwn.This coffee has a bitter taste.This sentence is useful for describing the taste of a specific coffi.Tatoeba #6890055 by Sisial, translation #1588713 by CM
- Ydych chi'n hoffi coffi?Do you like coffee?
- Dylai'r gwesty gynnig opsiynau gwahanol o goffiThe hotel should offer different coffee options.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Owain and Sian are at a cafe.
- OwainWyt ti eisiau coffi, Sian?Do you want a coffee, Sian?
- SianIe, os gwelwch yn dda.Yes, please.
- OwainByddaf i'n cael coffi du i mi.I will have a black coffee for me.
- SianDa, bydd y coffi'n weithredol iawn.Good, the coffee will be very effective.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coffee” translations and entries coffi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coffi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
