Russian · Food & Drink
Кофе
kofe
Coffee
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A popular hot beverage made from coffee beans.
Example
Один кофе с молоком, пожалуйста.
One coffee with milk, please.
Etymology
'Кофе' (kofe) is derived from the Arabic 'qahwa', passed into Russian through European languages during coffee's introduction to Russia in the 18th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Кофе' appears frequently in spoken and written language contexts, particularly in discussions about beverages or social customs surrounding coffee consumption.