Signification
Coffee with high intensity.
Contexte culturel
Latvians often brew coffee 'po-turkski' (Turkish style) but without the cezve—simply by pouring boiling water over grounds in a cup. This results in a very 'stipra kafija' with a layer of 'biezumi' (grounds) at the bottom. A 'kafijas pauze' is a standard part of any conference or long meeting. Providing 'stipra kafija' is considered essential for keeping participants alert. Riga has a historic coffee house culture dating back to the 17th century. Modern 'Specialty Coffee' shops in Riga focus on the 'stiprums' and 'skābums' (acidity) of different roasts. While coffee isn't in ancient dainas (folk songs), the concept of 'stiprums' (strength) is a core Latvian value, often associated with oak trees, beer, and character.
Ordering Tip
If you want it really strong, ask for 'ļoti stipru kafiju' (very strong coffee).
Grammar Trap
Don't forget that 'kafija' is feminine. 'Stiprs' is for masculine things like 'stiprs vējš' (strong wind).
Signification
Coffee with high intensity.
Ordering Tip
If you want it really strong, ask for 'ļoti stipru kafiju' (very strong coffee).
Grammar Trap
Don't forget that 'kafija' is feminine. 'Stiprs' is for masculine things like 'stiprs vējš' (strong wind).
Hospitality
If a Latvian offers you coffee, it's polite to accept, even if you just take a few sips.
The 'Biezumi' Rule
If you see grounds in your cup, don't drink the last centimeter—that's where the 'stiprums' is most concentrated and gritty!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective 'stipr-'.
Man garšo stipr__ kafija.
Since 'kafija' is feminine nominative, the adjective must be 'stipra'.
How do you order one strong coffee in a cafe?
Lūdzu, man vienu...
You need the accusative case for the object of your order.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four most common descriptors for coffee in Latvian.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vai tu gribi pienu pie kafijas? B: Nē, paldies. Man patīk ____ ____.
If someone refuses milk, they likely want their coffee 'stipra' or 'melna'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Stipra vs. Melna
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMan garšo stipr__ kafija.
Since 'kafija' is feminine nominative, the adjective must be 'stipra'.
Lūdzu, man vienu...
You need the accusative case for the object of your order.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four most common descriptors for coffee in Latvian.
A: Vai tu gribi pienu pie kafijas? B: Nē, paldies. Man patīk ____ ____.
If someone refuses milk, they likely want their coffee 'stipra' or 'melna'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsNot necessarily. It refers to the intensity of the brew. You can have a 'stipra kafija' with a little bit of milk.
Use the comparative form: 'stiprāka kafija'.
The opposite is 'vāja' (weak).
Yes, 'stipra tēja' is very common.
No, it's a normal request if the coffee is too watery for your taste.
Often yes, but technically it means high concentration. A good 'stipra kafija' should be intense but not necessarily burnt or overly bitter.
Man negaršo stipra kafija.
It's 'stiprinātā kafija', usually implying alcohol (like Black Balsam) has been added.
That is the accusative case, used when the coffee is the direct object of a verb like 'gribēt' (to want) or 'dzert' (to drink).
Yes, in Latvia, espresso is the definition of 'stipra kafija'.
You can, if you put a lot of powder in the cup!
Extremely. It is the most popular hot beverage, even more so than tea.
Stipras kafijas.
Lūdzu, pašu stiprāko kafiju.
Expressions liées
Melna kafija
similarBlack coffee
Vāja kafija
contrastWeak coffee
Kafija ar pienu
contrastCoffee with milk
Dubultais espresso
specialized formDouble espresso
Kafijas pauze
builds onCoffee break
