The first of October is Coffee Day. Coffee is more than just a drink – it is a ritual or a break in a busy day. For some, it is a morning routine without which they cannot imagine their day. Coffee is also a drink that unites people all over the world. Check out our coffee vocabulary.
Vocabulary
Types of coffee
- Káva – coffee
- Espresso – espresso
- Latte – latte
- Kapučíno – cappuccino
- Macchiato – macchiato
- Mocha – mocha
- Frappé – frappe
- Ľadová káva – iced coffee
- Turecká káva – Turkish coffee
Ingredients and supplements:
- Mlieko – milk
- Smotana – cream
- Cukor – sugar
- Škorica – cinnamon
- Čokoláda – chocolate
- Sirup – syrup
- Šľahačka – whipped cream
- Ľad – ice
- Mandľové mlieko – almond milk
- Kokosové mlieko – coconut milk
Preparation and tools
- Kávovar – coffee machine
- French press – French press
- Filtrovaná káva – filtered coffee
- Kávové zrná – coffee beans
- Mletá káva – ground coffee
- Mlynček na kávu – coffee grinder
- Hrnček na kávu – coffee mug
- Espresso šálka – espresso cup
- Termoska – thermos
- Barista – barista
Terms and phrases
- Objednať kávu – to order coffee
- Vypiť šálku kávy – to drink a cup of coffee
- Dávka kofeínu – dose of caffeine
- Káva so sebou – coffee to go
- Čerstvo pražená káva – freshly roasted coffee
- Kávový zážitok – coffee experience
- Kávová kultúra – coffee culture
- Denná dávka kávy – daily coffee intake
- Vôňa kávy – aroma of coffee
- Silná káva – strong coffee
You can download a list of the most common words and phrases used in a cafe as a PDF.