tiệm cà phê

/tiəm kaː fe/
nounBeginner coffee shop
informal

A small business establishment that serves coffee and other beverages, often with a relaxed atmosphere for socializing or working.

Tiệm cà phê mới này rất ấm cúng và có nhiều loại cà phê ngon.

This new coffee shop is very cozy and has many delicious types of coffee.

Chúng tôi thường gặp nhau ở tiệm cà phê gần trường.

We usually meet at the coffee shop near the school.

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The term is commonly used in Vietnamese to refer to any small coffee shop, ranging from casual to more upscale establishments.

Collocations

tiệm cà phê nhỏsmall coffee shoptiệm cà phê ấm cúngcozy coffee shoptiệm cà phê mớinew coffee shop

Related Phrases

uống cà phêphrase
to drink coffee
đặt một ly cà phêphrase
to order a cup of coffee

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Tiệm cà phê' is the most natural way to refer to a coffee shop in Vietnamese. It is used in both formal and informal contexts.

📖Word Origin

The term 'tiệm cà phê' is a direct translation of 'coffee shop' into Vietnamese, combining 'tiệm' (shop) and 'cà phê' (coffee).

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'tiệm cà phê' is the most common term for a coffee shop, while 'quán cà phê' is also used but slightly less frequent. The term is neutral and can refer to any size or style of coffee shop.

Word Breakdown

tiệm
shop
root
+
cà phê
coffee
root
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