kefe
kefe is the Samoan word for coffee.
This term refers to a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans.
Did you know?
- In Samoa, the way you prepare and serve kefe can be a subtle way to show respect to guests or elders in a formal setting.
- The word kefe is a loanword from the English 'coffee'. This reflects the influence of early European traders and missionaries on the Samoan vocabulary.
- The pronunciation of kefe relies heavily on the distinction between short and long vowels, a feature that determines much of the meaning in Samoan.
Examples in context
- O le kefe lenei e sili ona lelei.This coffee is the best.
Example conversation
Sina and Sione are having breakfast.
- SinaSione, e te mana'o i se kefe?Sione, do you want some coffee?
- SioneIoe, fa'amolemole.Yes, please.
- SinaE te mana'o i se susu i ai?Do you want some milk in it?
- SioneLeai, na'o le kefe.No, just the coffee.
