How Coffee Is Called in 25 Languages Around the World

Published: Oct 16, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Oct/16/2026 155 views

From Kaffe in Denmark to Qahwa in Iraq, here’s how 25 countries and regions actually say 'coffee' in their local language.

Ever ordered coffee abroad and realized you had no idea how to say it in the local language? Whether you’re a curious traveler, polyglot barista, or just fascinated by how coffee spread globally, you’ve probably wondered: what do people actually call coffee where they live? The word ‘coffee’ may trace back to Ethiopia, but every country gave it its own twist — phonetically, culturally, linguistically. Here’s the complete list of how 25 places say it, plus what that tells us about how locals take their brew.

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