Hungarian · Food & Drink
Kávé
coffee
Beginnernoun
Definition
A hot drink made from roasted coffee beans.
Example
Reggel kávét iszom.
I drink coffee in the morning.
Etymology
'Kávé' is borrowed from Turkish 'kahve', which itself comes from Arabic 'qahwa', illustrating the influence of trade on Hungarian vocabulary.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kávé' is widely used in both informal and formal settings, especially regarding social gatherings. It features prominently in café culture.