Bedeutung
Coffee with high caffeine.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Freddo Espresso' is the modern king of strong coffees in Greece. It's two shots of espresso shaken with ice, served 'δυνατός' and cold. In Cyprus, coffee culture is similar, but 'Kypriakos kafes' (Cypriot coffee) is often served with a glass of cold water to balance the 'δύναμη' (strength) of the brew. Greek immigrants often use 'δυνατός καφές' to refer to the traditional brew as a way to distinguish it from the 'watery' American filter coffee. Monks often drink very strong coffee early in the morning before long prayer services. It is considered a tool for spiritual alertness.
Ordering like a local
If you want it really strong, say 'Έναν δυνατό, σκέτο'. Locals often omit the word 'καφέ' because it's implied.
Caffeine levels
Greek 'δυνατός καφές' (especially Frappé) can be much stronger than what you're used to in the UK or US. Pace yourself!
Bedeutung
Coffee with high caffeine.
Ordering like a local
If you want it really strong, say 'Έναν δυνατό, σκέτο'. Locals often omit the word 'καφέ' because it's implied.
Caffeine levels
Greek 'δυνατός καφές' (especially Frappé) can be much stronger than what you're used to in the UK or US. Pace yourself!
The Briki
If someone makes you a 'δυνατό' coffee in a briki, don't drink the sediment at the bottom!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'δυνατός'.
Θέλω έναν _______ καφέ.
In the accusative case (object of the verb 'θέλω'), the masculine adjective drops the 'ς'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The coffee is strong'?
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
'Δυνατός' is the correct collocation for coffee strength.
Complete the dialogue.
Host: Πώς τον πίνεις τον καφέ σου; Guest: ___________
The guest is answering how they prefer their coffee.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You have a lot of studying to do and you are tired.
A strong coffee provides the energy needed for studying.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Coffee Strength & Sugar Scale
Strength
- • Δυνατός
- • Μέτριος
- • Ελαφρύς
Sugar
- • Σκέτος
- • Μέτριος
- • Γλυκός
Δυνατός vs. Βαρύς
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenΘέλω έναν _______ καφέ.
In the accusative case (object of the verb 'θέλω'), the masculine adjective drops the 'ς'.
Ποια πρόταση είναι σωστή;
'Δυνατός' is the correct collocation for coffee strength.
Host: Πώς τον πίνεις τον καφέ σου; Guest: ___________
The guest is answering how they prefer their coffee.
You have a lot of studying to do and you are tired.
A strong coffee provides the energy needed for studying.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, 'δυνατό τσάι' is perfectly correct for tea that has steeped for a long time.
Not necessarily, but in Greece, strength is often associated with the bitterness of a dark roast.
The opposite is 'ελαφρύς καφές' (light/weak coffee).
Use 'πολύ δυνατός καφές' or 'ένας καφές... τούμπανο' if you're with friends.
No, sugar levels are 'σκέτος' (none), 'μέτριος' (medium), or 'γλυκός' (sweet).
Not at all. It's a standard preference, like asking for your steak rare.
'Βαρύς' is the traditional term for Greek coffee, focusing on the thickness of the body.
Yes, 'δυνατός άντρας' means a strong man. The word is very versatile.
No, for hot coffee use 'ζεστός' and for cold use 'κρύος'.
No, it is standard Greek, but it's very common in casual conversation.
Verwandte Redewendungen
βαρύς γλυκός
specialized formHeavy and sweet
ελαφρύς καφές
contrastWeak/Light coffee
σκέτος καφές
similarBlack coffee (no sugar)
διπλός καφές
builds onDouble coffee
καφές με γάλα
contrastCoffee with milk
