Kaffee mit Milch
/ˈkafe mɪt mɪlç/word by word
The German phrase for "coffee with milk" is Kaffee mit Milch.
Kaffee mit Milch is used to describe a drink made of coffee and milk. A common variation for this drink is Milchkaffee.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkafe mɪt mɪlç/
Did you know?
- The word Kaffee is a linguistic traveler that traces its roots back to the Arabic word qahwa, which originally referred to a type of wine.
- While Kaffee mit Milch describes coffee with a splash of milk, Milchkaffee is a distinct drink similar to a latte, often served in a larger cup.
- In Germany, asking for Kaffee mit Milch usually implies the milk is added separately, whereas Milchkaffee is prepared as a single mixture.
Examples in context
- Ich trinke nie Kaffee mit Milch.I never drink coffee with milk.This sentence shows how to use Kaffee mit Milch in a negative statement.Tatoeba #8833659 by wolfgangth, translation #7347677 by Eccles17
- Ich möchte einen Kaffee mit Milch.I want coffee with milk.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for Kaffee mit Milch.Tatoeba #3258213 by Esperantostern, translation #2744054 by Dejo
- Jeden Morgen trinke ich Kaffee mit Milch.Every morning I drink coffee with milk.This sentence demonstrates the use of Kaffee mit Milch when describing a daily habit.Tatoeba #11983242 by alabama, translation #12210016 by carlosalberto
- Ich hätte gerne einen Kaffee mit Milch, bitte.I would like a coffee with milk, please.
- Könnten Sie mir bitte einen Kaffee mit Milch bringen?Could you please bring me a coffee with milk?
- Gib mir bitte 'nen Kaffee mit Milch.Please give me a coffee with milk.
- Ich hätte gerne einen starken Kaffee mit etwas Milch, bitteI would like a strong coffee with a little bit of milk, please.
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Example conversation
Julia and Felix are at a café.
- JuliaWas möchtest du bestellen, Felix?What would you like to order, Felix?
- FelixIch nehme einen Kaffee mit Milch.I'll have a coffee with milk.
- JuliaMöchtest du auch Zucker dazu?Would you like some sugar with that too?
- FelixNein, der Kaffee mit Milch schmeckt auch so.No, the coffee with milk tastes good as it is.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (Kaffee, mit, Milch) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Kaffee, Milch, mit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
