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Kofi in English: Coffee (कॉफ़ी)
Coffee
Hindi (Devanagari)
कॉफ़ी
Hindi (English letters)
kofi
कॉफ़ी (kofi) can be expressed as “Coffee” in English. For example: “One coffee, less sweet, please.”
“kofi” kehna ho, to English mein “Coffee” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
At a cafe counter
One coffee, less sweet, please.
एक कॉफ़ी कम मीठी दीजिए।
ek kofi kam meethi dijiye.
How to pronounce “Coffee”
Say it in English
KAH-fee
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Coffee: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | कॉफ़ी kofi The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| One coffee, less sweet, please. | एक कॉफ़ी कम मीठी दीजिए। ek kofi kam meethi dijiye. At a cafe counter | At a cafe counter |
| Will you take coffee or tea? | कॉफ़ी लेंगे या चाय? kofi lenge ya chaai? Offering a guest a drink | Offering a guest a drink |
“Coffee” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “One coffee, less sweet, please.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
How to use “Coffee” in English sentences
1. At a cafe counter
One coffee, less sweet, please.
एक कॉफ़ी कम मीठी दीजिए।
ek kofi kam meethi dijiye.
2. Offering a guest a drink
Will you take coffee or tea?
कॉफ़ी लेंगे या चाय?
kofi lenge ya chaai?
3. Morning at home
Don't put too much milk in my coffee.
मेरी कॉफ़ी में ज़्यादा दूध मत डालना।
meri kofi mein zyada doodh mat daalna.
Common mistakes with “Coffee”
Instead of
Will to you take coffee or tea?
Say this
Will you take coffee or tea?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Instead of
Don't put too much milk in mine coffee.
Say this
Don't put too much milk in my coffee.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Ordering at a busy cafe in Bengaluru
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Hello! What will you have?
Show Hindi meaning
नमस्ते! आप क्या लेंगे?
namaste! aap kya lenge?
You
One hot coffee, less sugar.
Show Hindi meaning
एक गरम कॉफ़ी, कम चीनी।
ek garam kofi, kam cheeni.
Partner
How much milk should I put in the coffee?
Show Hindi meaning
कॉफ़ी में दूध कितना रखूँ?
kofi mein doodh kitna rakhoon?
You
A little milk is fine, thanks.
Show Hindi meaning
थोड़ा दूध ठीक है, शुक्रिया।
thoda doodh theek hai, shukriya.
Your turn: use “Coffee”
Say this in English: कॉफ़ी लेंगे या चाय? (kofi lenge ya chaai?)
Reveal sample answer
Will you take coffee or tea?
कॉफ़ी लेंगे या चाय?
kofi lenge ya chaai?
Compare your word order with “Will you take coffee or tea?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Coffee” in English
Kofi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
कॉफ़ी (kofi) can be expressed as “Coffee” in English. For example: “One coffee, less sweet, please.”
What does “Coffee” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Coffee” means कॉफ़ी (kofi). The sentence “One coffee, less sweet, please.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Coffee” in a sentence?
Will you take coffee or tea? Hindi meaning: कॉफ़ी लेंगे या चाय? (kofi lenge ya chaai?). “Coffee” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “One coffee, less sweet, please.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Coffee”?
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
