Kaffee

German (Berlin)

/ˈkafe/, /kaˈfeː/, /ˈkafə/, [kʰaˈfeː‿ˈkʰafe]

noun
Definitions
  • coffee beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water
  • (regional) afternoon coffee, coffee and cake afternoon meal in northern and central Germany, particularly on Sundays

Etymology

Borrowed from French café (coffee, coffee shop, coffee coloured) borrowed from English coffee.

Origin

English

coffee

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