Lithuanian Word of the Day
kava
/KA-va/ • noun — 31st of May, 2026
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Meaning: coffee (the drink)
Examples
- Ar norėtum kavos?
(Would you like some coffee?) - Ryte geriu stiprią kavą.
(In the morning I drink strong coffee.) - Kavos puodelis stovėjo ant stalo.
(A cup of coffee was standing on the table.)
Synonyms
- espresso
- kapučinas
- juodoji kava
Use kava for the general drink 'coffee'. It's common in cafes and everyday conversation. When offering or asking for coffee Lithuanians often use the genitive form (kavos), e.g. "Ar norite kavos?" (Would you like coffee?). To specify quantity say "puodelis kavos" (a cup of coffee) or use coffee type words (espresso, kapučinas).
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