🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "Coffee" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
កាហ្វេ
"Coffee" in Khmer · say it like kah-feh

The most natural way to say "Coffee" in Khmer is កាហ្វេ. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

កាហ្វេកូឡា
used to refer to coffee with milk or cream
កាហ្វេតែ
refers to iced coffee, popular in hot weather

When to use it

You can use this word when ordering coffee at a café or when talking about your favorite drink. It is common in both casual and formal settings. You might also hear it in conversations about daily routines or social gatherings.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
ខ្ញុំចូលចិត្តកាហ្វេ។I like coffee.
តើអ្នកចង់កាហ្វេមួយទេ?Do you want a coffee?
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'កាហ្វេ' with 'កាហ្វេកូឡា', which is a specific type of coffee.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear កាហ្វេ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Khmer with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between hot and iced coffee in Khmer?

Hot coffee is simply called 'កាហ្វេ', while iced coffee is referred to as 'កាហ្វេតែ'.

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