How to say "coffee" in Gulf Arabic
قَهوة
gahwa
- Without tashkeel
- قهوة
- Franco / chat alphabet
- gahwa
- Literally
- coffee
When to use it
Arabic coffee (gahwa) is the heart of Gulf hospitality: light, with cardamom and saffron, poured from a dalla into small cups. Shake the cup gently when you've had enough.
Other ways to say it
Arabic coffee
قَهوة عَرَبية
gahwa 3arabiyya
Arabic coffee
Served to guests with dates.
enough
بَس، مَشكور
bas, mashkoor
enough, thanks
Said while shaking the cup.
How people reply
تِبي قَهوة؟
tabi gahwa?
do you want coffee?
سُكَّر ولا بِدون؟
sukkar walla bidoon?
sugar or without?
In a sentence
أبي قَهوة لو سَمَحت
abi gahwa law sama7t
I'd like a coffee please
القَهوة العَرَبية مَعَ تَمر
il-gahwa il-3arabiyya ma3a tamir
Arabic coffee with dates
تِشرَب قَهوة ولا شاي؟
tishrab gahwa walla chaay?
Do you drink coffee or tea?