Hindi · Food & Drink
"Coffee" in Hindi: कॉफ़ी
कॉफ़ीkofi
कॉफ़ी (kofi) is coffee, and it is feminine. Order ek kofi deejiye in a cafe. South Indian filter coffee is still often called filter coffee in English inside Hindi sentences, while instant mixes are common at home.
At a cafe counter
एक कॉफ़ी कम मीठी दीजिए।ek kofi kam meethi deejiye.
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How to pronounce कॉफ़ी
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KO-fee
/kɔːfiː/
Kofi sounds like KO-fee, close to English coffee. The फ़ is an f sound, not a plain p. Keep both vowels clear and short-to-medium, without a heavy American "aw".
"Coffee" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| कॉफ़ीkofi | coffee The everyday borrowed word used everywhere. | The everyday borrowed word used everywhere. |
| गरम कॉफ़ीgaram kofi | hot coffee Default cafe order when you do not want cold coffee. | Default cafe order when you do not want cold coffee. |
| कोल्ड कॉफ़ीcold kofi | cold coffee A sweet blended cafe drink popular across India. | A sweet blended cafe drink popular across India. |
| फ़िल्टर कॉफ़ीfilter kofi | filter coffee South Indian style; often named in English inside Hindi. | South Indian style; often named in English inside Hindi. |
How to use कॉफ़ी in real life
- 1At a cafe counter
एक कॉफ़ी कम मीठी दीजिए।
ek kofi kam meethi deejiye.
One coffee, less sweet, please.
Kam meethi (less sweet) is a useful tweak in Indian cafes.
- 2Offering a guest a drink
कॉफ़ी लेंगे या चाय?
kofi lenge ya chaai?
Will you take coffee or tea?
Hosts often offer both; tea is still the more common default.
- 3Morning at home
मेरी कॉफ़ी में ज़्यादा दूध मत डालना।
meri kofi mein zyada doodh mat daalna.
Don't put too much milk in my coffee.
Meri agrees with feminine kofi.
Mistakes English speakers make with कॉफ़ी
Incorrect: Mera kofi ready hai.
Correct: Meri kofi ready hai.
Kofi is feminine, so use meri, not mera.
Incorrect: Coffee paani deejiye.
Correct: Kofi deejiye. / Ek cup kofi deejiye.
You order coffee itself, not "coffee water". Ask for ek cup kofi.
Good to know
Tea still dominates many homes, but cafe culture made kofi a daily word in cities. South Indian filter coffee has its own pride, served in a metal tumbler and bowl. Saying less sugar or strong can help you match local sweetness levels.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering at a busy cafe in Bengaluru
ChatPal
नमस्ते! आप क्या लेंगे?
namaste! aap kya lenge?
Hello! What will you have?
You
एक गरम कॉफ़ी, कम चीनी।
ek garam kofi, kam cheeni.
One hot coffee, less sugar.
ChatPal
कॉफ़ी में दूध कितना रखूँ?
kofi mein doodh kitna rakhoon?
How much milk should I put in the coffee?
You
थोड़ा दूध ठीक है, शुक्रिया।
thoda doodh theek hai, shukriya.
A little milk is fine, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Coffee" in Hindi
Is kofi feminine?
Yes. Say meri kofi and kofi thandi ho gayi with feminine agreement.
How do I say black coffee?
Say black coffee or bina doodh wali kofi. Cafe menus often keep the English name.
Is chai more common than coffee?
In many homes, yes. In cafes and offices, coffee is everywhere too.
How do I ask for strong coffee?
Say strong kofi or tez kofi. Staff usually understand strong.
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