Translation of German word "Kaffee" to English
derKaffee
/kaˈfɛ/
Meaning
NounA beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water.
How to use
Kaffee ('coffee') is masculine: der Kaffee (plural: die Kaffees). Schwarzer Kaffee — Black coffee. Kaffee kochen — To brew / make coffee.
🇬🇧 English
coffee
Example
Er trinkt Kaffee.
He drinks coffee.
Die Frau trinkt Kaffee.
The woman drinks coffee.
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Common phrases
- Kaffeemaschine— coffee maker / machine
- Kaffeepause— coffee break
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What is the definition of the German word "der Kaffee"?▼
The German word "der Kaffee" is defined as: "A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water."
What does the German word "der Kaffee" mean?▼
The German word "der Kaffee" means "coffee" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Kaffee"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Kaffee"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Er trinkt gerne Kaffee am Morgen." (which translates as "He drinks coffee.").
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