bakkie
a cuppa; a coffee (very informal)
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ˈbɑ.ki/
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Cultural Note
Bakkie is the ultimate casual Dutch word for coffee, even more informal than 'bak koffie.' The phrase 'bakkie doen?' (wanna do a coffee?) is quintessentially Dutch and shows how coffee functions as a social ritual. The diminutive '-je' becoming '-kie' reflects typical Dutch informal speech.
📝 Example Sentences
Bakkie doen?
Want a coffee?
Ik zet even een bakkie.
I'll make a quick coffee.
Lekker bakkie op het terras.
A nice coffee on the terrace.