🇳🇿 Maori phrases

How to Say "Coffee" in Maori

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

The most natural way to say "Coffee" in Maori is kāfē. 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

kāfē pākiki
used to refer to a strong coffee
kāfē māmā
used to refer to a milder coffee

When to use it

You can use 'kāfē' when ordering coffee at a café or discussing your favorite drinks. It is commonly used in both casual and formal settings. If you want to specify the type of coffee, you can use the variants provided.

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Examples in Maori

MaoriEnglish
Ka pai te kāfē i te pātea.The coffee at the café is good.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse 'kāfē' with tea, which is 'ti'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear kāfē, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Maori 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 'kāfē' and 'ti'?

'Kāfē' refers to coffee, while 'ti' refers to tea.

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