sanka
word
Definition
Sanka is a brand name for a popular instant decaffeinated coffee. The term is often used in the United States to refer to any decaf coffee, especially in informal settings.
Usage & Nuances
"Sanka" is informal and specific to American English, sometimes used generically for decaf coffee. It's rare outside North America and mainly refers to instant coffee. Do not use it to mean regular coffee; it's strictly decaf.
Spanish: Sanka (marca de café descafeinado)Portuguese (BR): Sanka (marca de café descafeinado)Portuguese (PT): Sanka (marca de café descafeinado)Chinese (Simplified): Sanka(脱咖啡因速溶咖啡品牌)Chinese (Traditional): Sanka(脫咖啡因速溶咖啡品牌)Hindi: सांका (डिकैफ कॉफी ब्रांड)Arabic: سانكا (ماركة قهوة منزوعة الكافيين)Bengali: Sanka (সাঁকা) - ডিক্যাফ কফি (ডিক্যাফিনেটেড কফি)Russian: Санка - декаф (без кофеина)Japanese: サンカ - デカフェコーヒーVietnamese: Sanka - cà phê không caffeinKorean: 산카 - 디카페인 커피Turkish: Sanka - kafeinsiz kahveUrdu: سنکا - ڈی کیفیونی کافیIndonesian: Sanka - kopi tanpa kafein
Example Sentences
I want a cup of Sanka, please.
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My grandmother always drinks Sanka in the evening.
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Do you have any Sanka left?
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He can't sleep if he drinks anything but Sanka late at night.
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The diner only serves regular coffee and Sanka.
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If you want decaf, just ask for Sanka; everyone here knows what it means.
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