decaf

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/ˈdiːˌkæf/ · de-caf

Referring to coffee or tea from which caffeine has been removed.

Meanings

adjectiveinformal

Referring to coffee or tea from which caffeine has been removed.

ایسا کافی یا چائے جس سے کیفین نکالی جا چکی ہو۔

ڈیکاف

decaf

Synonyms

decaffeinatedcaffeine-freenon-caffeinatedبے کیفینغیر کیفینیکیفین سے پاک

Antonyms

caffeinatedregularکیفین والاباقاعدہ

Common Collocations

  • decaf coffee
  • decaf tea
  • decaf beverages

Example Sentences

I prefer decaf coffee before bed.

میں سونے سے پہلے ڈیکاف کافی کو ترجیح دیتا ہوں۔

Main sone se pehle decaf coffee ko tarjeeh deta hoon.

She ordered a decaf latte at the café.

اس نے کیفے میں ایک ڈیکاف لیٹے کا آرڈر دیا۔

Us ne cafe mein aik decaf latte ka order diya.

Many people choose decaf to reduce caffeine intake.

بہت سے لوگ کیفین کی مقدار کو کم کرنے کے لیے ڈیکاف کا انتخاب کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se log caffeine ki maqdaar ko kam karne ke liye decaf ka intekhab karte hain.

Easily Confused With

decafinated:Decaf is a commonly used short form, while 'decafinated' is an incorrect spelling.

Word Family

decaf drink
nounڈیکاف مشروب

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'de-' as removing caffeine from coffee.

Picture a coffee cup with a 'no caffeine' sign.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "decaffeinated" — referring to the process of removing caffeine

First known use: 20th century

The term 'decaf' is a portmanteau of 'decaffeinated', which started to be used in the 20th century as coffee products began to be offered without caffeine.