noun

das Café, -s

café · cafe

Ein kleines Lokal, in dem man Getränke und leichte Speisen bestellen und genießen kann.

The German word "Café" (pronounced: kah-FAY) is a noun borrowed from French and means "coffee" or "coffeehouse". A "Café" is a place where coffee and other beverages, as well as light meals and pastries, are served. In German, the same word is also used for "café" in English, referring to the establishment where such food and drinks are offered. The word "Café" has no additional parts besides the borrowed term itself.

Similarly use words in German might include "Kaffeehaus" (another term for coffeehouse) and "Bistro" (a small restaurant).

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Examples

Das Café öffnet jeden Tag um acht Uhr.noun

The café opens every day at eight o'clock.

Im Café treffen wir uns um drei.noun

We meet at the cafe at three.

Das Café in unserer Straße ist sehr gemütlich.noun

The café on our street is very cozy.

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