Finnish Word of the Day
kahvi
/KAH-vi/ • noun — 16th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: coffee
Examples
- Haluan kupin kahvia, kiitos.
(I would like a cup of coffee, please.) - Juon aamulla aina kahvia.
(I always drink coffee in the morning.) - Kahvi on liian kuumaa.
(The coffee is too hot.)
Synonyms
- mokka
- espresso
- kahvijuoma
Used for the beverage coffee; common in everyday speech when ordering, offering, or talking about drinking coffee. Finland has a strong coffee culture, so you'll hear this word often (e.g., kahvitauko = coffee break).
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