When you're out and about in Estonia, knowing how to ask for a coffee is super useful. Coffee culture is pretty big here, so you'll find cafes everywhere.
You'll often hear people say "kohvi palun" which means "coffee, please." If you want to specify a type, you can say "üks must kohv, palun" for "one black coffee, please."
Or perhaps a "kohv piimaga" if you prefer your coffee with milk. Don't be shy to try different local cafes; they often have unique blends!
§ Basic Usage of 'kohv'
The word 'kohv' in Estonian is straightforward. It means 'coffee'. Like many nouns, its form can change depending on how it's used in a sentence. Let's look at some basic examples.
Ma joon kohvi.
Here, 'kohvi' is the partitive case of 'kohv'. This is a very common case in Estonian, often used for objects of verbs, especially when you're talking about an indefinite amount or an action that doesn't fully complete.
- Translation hint
- I drink coffee. (implies I drink some coffee, not all of it)
See on minu kohv.
- Translation hint
- This is my coffee.
In this sentence, 'kohv' is in the nominative case, which is the basic form of the word, used when it's the subject or a predicate nominative.
§ Using 'kohv' with Prepositions (Postpositions)
Estonian doesn't use prepositions in the same way English does. Instead, it uses postpositions (which come *after* the noun) or relies on case endings. For 'kohv', you'll mostly see it combined with case endings to show relationships. However, for certain ideas, postpositions are used.
Ma mõtlen kohvi peale.
- Translation hint
- I am thinking about coffee.
Here, 'peale' is a postposition meaning 'on' or 'about', and 'kohvi' is in the genitive case, which is required before many postpositions.
Kas sa tahad kohvi juurde?
- Translation hint
- Do you want more coffee? / Do you want coffee with that?
'Juurde' is another common postposition meaning 'in addition to' or 'with'. Again, 'kohvi' is in the genitive case.
§ Common Phrases with 'kohv'
Here are some useful everyday phrases involving 'kohv' that you'll hear and use often:
kohv piimaga (coffee with milk)
Palun üks kohv piimaga.
- Translation hint
- One coffee with milk, please.
must kohv (black coffee)
Ma eelistan musta kohvi.
- Translation hint
- I prefer black coffee. (Note 'musta', the partitive form of 'must' - black)
kohvipaus (coffee break)
Teeme kohvipausi.
- Translation hint
- Let's take a coffee break. ('kohvipaus' is a compound word, and 'kohvipausi' is its partitive form).
§ Understanding Cases with 'kohv'
Estonian has 14 grammatical cases, and while you don't need to master all of them at A1, understanding the most common ones for 'kohv' will greatly help. We've already seen the nominative and partitive. The genitive is also very common. Here's a quick look at the forms:
Nominative: kohv (basic form, subject of a sentence, e.g., Kohv on kuum. - The coffee is hot.)
Genitive: kohvi (possessive, before postpositions, e.g., Tassi kohvi. - A cup of coffee.)
Partitive: kohvi (indefinite object, after certain verbs, e.g., Ma tahan kohvi. - I want coffee.)
Keep practicing these examples, and you'll soon use 'kohv' like a pro!
§ What 'kohv' means
The Estonian word for coffee is kohv. It's a fundamental word, especially if you enjoy hot beverages. Like in many languages, it refers to both the drink and the beans. If you go to a cafe in Estonia, this is the word you'll use most often.
- Estonian Word
- kohv
- Definition
- Coffee
§ Examples of 'kohv' in use
Let's look at how you'd use 'kohv' in everyday sentences. Pay attention to the endings, as Estonian nouns change depending on their role in a sentence.
Ma joon hommikuti kohvi.
Translation hint: Ma joon (I drink), hommikuti (in the mornings).
Kas sul on suhkrut kohvi jaoks?
Translation hint: Kas sul on (Do you have), suhkrut (sugar), jaoks (for).
Mulle meeldib piimaga kohv.
Translation hint: Mulle meeldib (I like), piimaga (with milk).
§ Related words and phrases
While 'kohv' is straightforward, there are a few related terms that are good to know.
- Kohvipaus: This means 'coffee break'. It's a direct compound word.
- Kohvitass: This means 'coffee cup'. Again, a simple compound.
- Espresso, cappuccino, latte: These are borrowed words, just like in English. Estonians will understand these terms in a cafe.
- Must kohv: Black coffee. Must means black.
- Valge kohv: White coffee (with milk or cream). Valge means white.
Lähme teeme kohvipausi.
Translation hint: Lähme teeme (Let's go take/do).
Palun üks kohvitass.
Translation hint: Palun (Please), üks (one).
§ When to use 'kohv' versus alternatives
There are no direct synonyms for 'kohv' when referring to the beverage itself. It's the standard term. However, you might hear other ways to ask for or talk about coffee indirectly.
- Kuum jook: This means 'hot drink'. If you're not sure what someone wants, you might offer 'kuum jook' as a general option. However, if you know they want coffee, 'kohv' is precise.
- Tee: This is 'tea'. It's a completely different beverage, but often presented as an alternative to coffee.
Always use kohv when you mean coffee. There’s no need to try and find an alternative. It's the most common and understood word.
Wichtige Grammatik
Nouns in Estonian have 14 cases. The nominative case (nimetav käänd) is the base form of the word, as found in dictionaries. For 'kohv,' the nominative singular is 'kohv.'
See on kohv. (This is coffee.)
The genitive case (omastav käänd) is often used to show possession or as a modifier. For 'kohv,' the genitive singular is 'kohvi.'
Tass kohvi. (A cup of coffee.)
The partitive case (osastav käänd) is used when talking about an unspecified amount or part of something. For 'kohv,' the partitive singular is 'kohvi.'
Ma joon kohvi. (I am drinking coffee. / I drink coffee.)
Estonian nouns do not have grammatical gender. The word 'kohv' can refer to coffee regardless of any perceived gender.
Must kohv on minu lemmik. (Black coffee is my favorite.)
Plural forms of nouns are also subject to case endings. The nominative plural of 'kohv' would be 'kohvid,' but it's less common to pluralize coffee in everyday speech.
Mitut sorti kohvid. (Many kinds of coffees.)
Beispiele nach Niveau
Ma tahan kohvi.
I want coffee.
Kas sa jood kohvi?
Do you drink coffee?
See on hea kohv.
This is good coffee.
Palun üks kohv.
One coffee, please.
Hommikukohv on parim.
Morning coffee is the best.
Ma armastan kohvi.
I love coffee.
Must kohv.
Black coffee.
Piimaga kohv.
Coffee with milk.
Ma joon hommikuti alati tassi kohvi.
I always drink a cup of coffee in the mornings.
hommikuti (in the mornings) is an adverbial expressing frequency.
Kas sa tahaksid kohvi või teed?
Would you like coffee or tea?
kas indicates a yes/no question. 'või' means 'or'.
See kohvik pakub väga head kohvi.
This cafe offers very good coffee.
kohvik (cafe) is in the nominative case. 'head' is the partitive singular of 'hea' (good), used with 'kohvi' (partitive).
Palun anna mulle piimaga kohvi.
Please give me coffee with milk.
piimaga (with milk) is in the comitative case.
Külm kohv on suvel eriti värskendav.
Cold coffee is especially refreshing in summer.
külm (cold) is an adjective agreeing with 'kohv' (coffee). 'suvel' (in summer) is in the adessive case.
Kas sul on aega kohvi juua?
Do you have time to drink coffee?
aega (time) is in the partitive case. 'juua' is the infinitive form of 'to drink'.
Pärast õhtusööki me joome tavaliselt kohvi.
After dinner, we usually drink coffee.
pärast õhtusööki (after dinner) uses the postposition 'pärast'. 'tavaliselt' means 'usually'.
Ta tellis kange musta kohvi.
He ordered strong black coffee.
kange (strong) and musta (black) are adjectives in the partitive case, agreeing with 'kohvi'.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Ordering at a cafe
- Palun üks kohv.
- Kas teil on piimaga kohvi?
- Ma võtaksin musta kohvi.
Offering coffee to someone
- Kas soovid kohvi?
- Ma teen kohvi.
- Võta julgelt kohvi.
Discussing coffee preferences
- Mulle meeldib kange kohv.
- Ma eelistan lahjat kohvi.
- Ma joon kohvi suhkruga.
Talking about coffee breaks
- Teeme kohvipausi.
- Pärastlõunane kohv.
- Hommikukohv on parim.
Describing coffee
- See kohv on hea.
- See kohv on külm.
- See kohv on liiga kibe.
Gesprächseinstiege
"Mida sa hommikul jood?"
"Kas sulle maitseb eestipärane kohv?"
"Kus on siin hea kohvik?"
"Millist kohvi sa tavaliselt tellid?"
"Kas kohv annab sulle energiat?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Kirjelda oma ideaalset kohvielamust.
Millega sa kohvi tavaliselt jood?
Mis on sinu lemmikkohvijoogid?
Kuidas kohv sinu päevas rolli mängib?
Mida sa kohvi kohta Eestis õppinud oled?
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenThe Estonian word for 'coffee' is kohv. It's a noun.
Yes, kohv is a very common word, especially if you're out and about or visiting someone. Estonians love their coffee!
You pronounce kohv like 'koh-f'. The 'o' is like the 'o' in 'go', and the 'hv' is a soft 'f' sound.
Certainly! You could say: 'Ma tahan kohvi.' (I want coffee.) Or: 'Kas sa jood kohvi?' (Do you drink coffee?)
Yes, Estonian nouns, including kohv, change their endings depending on their role in a sentence. For example, in 'Ma tahan kohvi,' 'kohvi' is the partitive form.
To ask for 'a coffee,' you would usually say: 'Üks kohv, palun.' (One coffee, please.)
Kohv is the nominative (basic) form, like 'coffee' as a general concept. Kohvi is often the partitive form, used when you're talking about an indefinite amount or wanting some coffee.
Estonian doesn't have grammatical gender like many other languages, so nouns like kohv aren't masculine or feminine.
Absolutely! 'Kohvipaus' means 'coffee break.' You might also hear 'hommikukohv' for 'morning coffee'.
Kohv is a CEFR A1 level word, meaning it's fundamental vocabulary for beginners.
Teste dich selbst 30 Fragen
Choose the correct Estonian word for 'coffee'.
'Kohv' is the Estonian word for 'coffee'.
Which of these means 'I want coffee'?
'Ma tahan kohvi' translates to 'I want coffee'.
If someone offers you 'kohvi', what are they offering?
'Kohvi' is the partitive form of 'kohv', meaning 'coffee' when referring to an amount or as an object of a verb.
The word 'kohv' means 'tea' in Estonian.
'Kohv' means 'coffee', not 'tea'. 'Tea' is 'tee'.
You can say 'Ma joon kohvi' to mean 'I drink coffee'.
'Ma joon kohvi' is correct Estonian for 'I drink coffee'.
'Kohv' is a noun.
'Kohv' is indeed a noun, referring to the beverage.
Mulle meeldib juua ___ hommikul.
Here, 'kohvi' is the partitive case of 'kohv,' used when talking about an unspecified amount or liking something in general. So, 'Mulle meeldib juua kohvi hommikul' means 'I like to drink coffee in the morning.'
Kas sa tahad ___ piimaga või ilma?
Similar to the previous example, 'kohvi' is the partitive case, indicating an unspecified amount of coffee when asking if someone wants it with or without milk. So, 'Kas sa tahad kohvi piimaga või ilma?' means 'Do you want coffee with milk or without?'
See on väga hea ___.
In this sentence, 'kohv' is in the nominative case because it's the subject of the sentence, being described as 'very good.' So, 'See on väga hea kohv' means 'This is very good coffee.'
Ma ei joo kunagi kohvi.
The statement means 'I never drink coffee.' This is a personal preference and can be either true or false for an individual. For the purpose of the exercise, we assume it's false to encourage understanding of the negative construction.
Eestis on kohv populaarne jook.
This statement means 'Coffee is a popular drink in Estonia,' which is true.
Ma tahan ühte kohvi, palun.
This statement means 'I want one coffee, please.' This is a common way to order a coffee.
Imagine you are ordering coffee in an Estonian cafe. Write out your order, including the type of coffee and any additions you might want (e.g., milk, sugar).
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Tere! Üks cappuccino piimaga ja kaks suhkrut, palun.
Describe your ideal coffee break. What kind of coffee do you drink, where do you drink it, and with whom?
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Minu ideaalne kohvipaus on vaikses kohvikus, kus saan raamatut lugeda ja nautida suurt musta kohvi. Mõnikord joon kohvi ka sõpradega kodus.
Write a short email to an Estonian friend suggesting a coffee meeting. Propose a time and place.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Tere, Mari! Kuidas läheb? Kas tahaksid järgmisel nädalal kohvitama minna? Äkki kolmapäeval kell 14:00 kohvikus 'Põhjakonn'? Anna teada, kas sobib! Parimate soovidega, [Sinu nimi]
Millal on tavaline Eestis kohvipausi teha?
Read this passage:
Paljud inimesed Eestis armastavad kohvi. Hommikul alustatakse päeva tihti tassikese kuuma kohviga. Lõuna ajal on kombeks teha kohvipaus, et töökaaslastega vestelda. Õhtul aga eelistavad mõned tassikese teed.
Millal on tavaline Eestis kohvipausi teha?
Tekstis on mainitud, et lõuna ajal on kombeks teha kohvipaus, et töökaaslastega vestelda.
Tekstis on mainitud, et lõuna ajal on kombeks teha kohvipaus, et töökaaslastega vestelda.
Mida pakuvad kaasaegsed kohvikud lisaks traditsioonilisele mustale kohvile?
Read this passage:
Eesti kohvikultuur on rikkalik ja mitmekesine. Leidub nii klassikalisi kohvikuid, kus pakutakse traditsioonilist musta kohvi, kui ka kaasaegseid kohti, kus on lai valik erinevaid kohvijooke, nagu latte ja cappuccino. Mõned kohvikud röstivad oma kohviubad ise.
Mida pakuvad kaasaegsed kohvikud lisaks traditsioonilisele mustale kohvile?
Tekstis on öeldud, et kaasaegsetes kohtades on lai valik erinevaid kohvijooke, nagu latte ja cappuccino.
Tekstis on öeldud, et kaasaegsetes kohtades on lai valik erinevaid kohvijooke, nagu latte ja cappuccino.
Milliseid maitseid annavad Brasiiliast pärit kohvioad?
Read this passage:
Kohviubade päritolu mõjutab oluliselt kohvi maitset. Brasiiliast pärit oad annavad tihti šokolaadiseid noote, samas kui Etioopia oad on tuntud oma puuviljase ja lillelise aroomi poolest. Röstiaste mängib samuti suurt rolli – heledad röstid on hapukamad, tumedad röstid aga tugevamad ja mõrumad.
Milliseid maitseid annavad Brasiiliast pärit kohvioad?
Tekstis on öeldud, et Brasiiliast pärit oad annavad tihti šokolaadiseid noote.
Tekstis on öeldud, et Brasiiliast pärit oad annavad tihti šokolaadiseid noote.
The barista asks what kind of coffee you want. Choose the correct answer.
Imagine ordering at a coffee shop counter. What do you say?
Listen to the conversation and identify how many cups of coffee are mentioned.
Read this aloud:
Ma tahaksin palun ühte musta kohvi.
Focus: tahaksin, musta, kohvi
Du hast gesagt:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
Kas teil on ka taimset piima kohvi jaoks?
Focus: taimset, piima, kohvi
Du hast gesagt:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
See kohv on täna eriti maitsev.
Focus: eriti, maitsev
Du hast gesagt:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Pärast pikka tööpäeva on tass kanget ___ alati teretulnud.
The sentence requires the genitive case of 'kohv' (coffee) to correctly form 'tass kohvi' (a cup of coffee).
Eelistaksin hommikuti juua musta ___, ilma piima ja suhkruta.
The context implies a morning beverage, and 'musta kohvi' (black coffee) fits perfectly. 'Kohvi' is in the partitive case here.
Kas sa tahaksid minu juures pärastlõunal ___ ja koogi järele tulla?
'Kohvitama' means 'to have coffee' or 'to coffee' in an informal sense, fitting the invitation to come over for coffee and cake.
Selle restoranis pakutakse suurepärast espresso ___, mis on valmistatud värskelt röstitud ubadest.
'Espresso kohvi' means 'espresso coffee'. 'Jooki' (drink) is too general, 'maitset' (taste) doesn't fit the structure, and 'vett' (water) is incorrect.
Tööl on meil alati värskelt keedetud ___ saadaval, et püsiksime energilisena.
The context of staying energetic at work strongly suggests coffee as the beverage available. 'Värskelt keedetud kohvi' (freshly brewed coffee).
Kuigi ma armastan ___, pean oma tarbimist piirama, et öösel paremini magada.
The sentence implies a stimulating drink that affects sleep, which points directly to coffee. 'Armastan kohvi' (I love coffee) uses the partitive case.
/ 30 correct
Perfect score!
Verwandte Inhalte
Ähnliche Regeln
Verwandte Redewendungen
Mehr food Wörter
banaan
A1A yellow tropical fruit, banana
hommikusöök
A1The first meal of the day
jook
A1A drink or beverage
jooma
A1To drink
juust
A1Cheese
kala
A1Fish
kana
A1Chicken meat or the bird
kartul
A1A common root vegetable, potato
kook
A1A sweet baked cake
kurk
A1A long green vegetable, cucumber
