BosanskiCoffee in Bosnian
kahva
kahva is the Bosnian word for coffee.
How it's used
The traditional Bosnian form, the word of home. You will also hear kafa.
From the lesson: Coffee Ritual
Bosnian kahva isn't a caffeine delivery system, it's a two-hour institution. Rushing your fildžan is like leaving a wedding after the appetizer. When nana says 'polako', she means the coffee, the conversation, and life in general.
In a sentence
| Audio | Bosnian | English |
|---|---|---|
| crna kahva | black coffee (no milk) | |
| bijela kahva | white coffee (with milk) |
More words from Coffee Ritual
| Audio | Bosnian | English |
|---|---|---|
| džezva | džezva (coffee pot) | |
| fildžan | fildžan (small cup) | |
| šećer | sugar | |
| rahat lokum | Turkish delight | |
| sjedi | sit (down) | |
| popij | drink (up) | |
| polako | slowly / take it easy | |
| gorka / slatka | bitter / sweet (f.) | |
| razgovor | conversation | |
| sa mlijekom | with milk |
See the whole Nana's Kitchen unit in the free course, or browse all Bosnian words with audio.