Did you ever wonder how the coffee word or better how the word coffee is written and spoken in Germany, France, Italy or any other country in the world?
If you have or if you just want to get some coffee facts, then the following article is for you.
Once upon a time in the province of Kaffa, today known as Ethiopia, a young shepherd found sheep dancing with abandoned glee near a shiny, dark-leafed scrub that caused the sheep to eccentric behaviour. He did follow their lead and tried the berries by himself. What did they find? Yes, you are right. They found COFFEE!
This discovery placed him next to other famous scientists and researchers – Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, etc. The rest is history.
Did you ever wonder how others write or say coffee? Below is the chart where you can find your answer.
“Coffee” in other languages
Country | Coffee |
Cambodia | Gafe |
China | Kafei |
China/Hong Kong | Kia-fey |
Czech and Slovakia | Kava |
Denmark | Kaffe |
Egypt | Masbout |
Israel | Kave |
Finland | Kahvi |
France | Cafe |
Germany | Kaffee |
Greece | Kafes |
Hawaii | Kope |
Hungary | Kave |
India | Coffee |
Indonesia | Kope |
Iran | Gehve |
Iraq | Qahwa |
Israel | Kavah, Kaffee |
Italy | Caffe |
Japan | Koohii |
Jordan | Qahwa |
Laos | Kafe |
Lebanon | Qahwa |
Malaysia | Kawa, Koppi |
Mexico | Cafe |
Netherlands | Koffie |
Norway | Kaffe |
Philippines | Kape |
Poland | Kawa |
Portugal | Cafe |
Russia | Kofe |
South Africa | Koffie |
Spain | Cafe |
Spain-basque country | Kaffia |
Swahili | Kahawa |
Syria | Qahwa |
Thailand | Kafe |
Turkey | Kahve |
How do you say Coffee in Your language?
Whether you’re a coffee lover from Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, India, Brazil, Kenya, Thailand or the US, there’s no denying that this beloved beverage is part of our everyday lives. So the next time you order your favourite cup of coffee at your local cafe or brew a pot in your own kitchen, take a moment to appreciate its rich history and how it’s enjoyed around the world!