Significado
Coffee without milk or cream.
Contexto cultural
In Hungary, if you order a 'fekete kávé', you will almost always get a small espresso. If you want a large mug of filtered coffee, you might be disappointed unless you go to a modern 'specialty' shop. Historically, coffee houses were 'offices' for writers. They would spend all day there with one or two black coffees. This is why many cafes still have a very relaxed atmosphere regarding how long you stay. It is considered slightly rude not to offer coffee to a guest in a Hungarian home. Even if they don't have a fancy machine, they will likely make 'kotyogós' (stovetop) black coffee. The idiom 'Hátra van még a fekete leves' (The black soup is yet to come) refers to the Turkish custom of serving coffee at the end of a meal, which became a metaphor for bad news following a good period.
Ordering shorthand
In a busy cafe, just say 'Egy feketét kérek' (One black [one] please). It's faster and very natural.
The Accusative '-t'
Don't forget the '-t' when ordering! 'Fekete kávé' is the subject, 'Fekete kávét' is what you want.
Significado
Coffee without milk or cream.
Ordering shorthand
In a busy cafe, just say 'Egy feketét kérek' (One black [one] please). It's faster and very natural.
The Accusative '-t'
Don't forget the '-t' when ordering! 'Fekete kávé' is the subject, 'Fekete kávét' is what you want.
Water on the side
If your black coffee comes with a tiny glass of water, it's not for the coffee—it's to cleanse your palate before and after drinking.
Sugar levels
If you want it black but sweet, say 'Fekete kávét két cukorral' (Black coffee with two sugars).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word with the correct form of 'fekete kávé'.
Szeretnék kérni egy ______.
You need the accusative case (-t) because it is the object of the implied verb 'kérni'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I drink black coffee'?
Hogyan mondod: 'I drink black coffee'?
Hungarian requires the accusative '-t' and the standard word order is Adjective + Noun + Verb.
Match the Hungarian phrase with its English meaning.
Párosítsd a kifejezéseket!
Basic coffee-related vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue in the cafe.
Pincér: Mit hozhatok? Vendég: ______.
This is the most polite and standard way to order.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Hungarian Coffee Types
Black
- • Fekete kávé
- • Presszó
- • Hosszú kávé
Milky
- • Tejeskávé
- • Cappuccino
- • Latte
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosSzeretnék kérni egy ______.
You need the accusative case (-t) because it is the object of the implied verb 'kérni'.
Hogyan mondod: 'I drink black coffee'?
Hungarian requires the accusative '-t' and the standard word order is Adjective + Noun + Verb.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Basic coffee-related vocabulary matching.
Pincér: Mit hozhatok? Vendég: ______.
This is the most polite and standard way to order.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIn most Hungarian cafes, yes. If you want a larger, weaker coffee, order a 'hosszú kávé' (long coffee).
Yes, 'egy feketét' is a very common and natural way to order black coffee.
Not at all. While purists might avoid it, most Hungarians use sugar even in black coffee.
'Fekete kávé' describes the appearance (no milk), while 'presszókávé' describes the brewing method (espresso). They usually refer to the same drink.
You say 'koffeinmentes fekete kávé'.
It's a historical reference to the Ottoman era, now used only as an idiom for bad news.
Yes, usually 'egy' (a/one). 'Kérek egy fekete kávét.'
Extremely. It is the foundation of the country's vibrant cafe culture.
Then it's no longer 'fekete'. Ask for 'kávé kevés tejjel' (coffee with a little milk).
Nem szeretem a fekete kávét.
Frases relacionadas
Tejeskávé
contrastCoffee with milk
Hosszú kávé
similarLong coffee / Americano
Cukor nélkül
builds onWithout sugar
Kotyogós kávé
specialized formStovetop moka pot coffee
Presszókávé
synonymEspresso
