cà phê
[kaː˨˩ fe˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) coffee
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
cà phê có liềninstant coffee
cà phê dùng ngayinstant coffee
Sáng nào anh ấy cũng uống cà phê.He drinks coffee every morning.
Quán cà phê này yên tĩnh ghê.This café is really quiet.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Cà phê can mean either the drink or a café, depending on context. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “cà phê” mean?
(noun) coffee
Is “cà phê” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.