German Phrase
Ja, der Kaffee brüht gerade.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that coffee is currently being brewed. It’s a short, natural way to answer a question about the status of the coffee.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks if coffee is ready, if it’s being made, or when you want to let others know that the coffee is in the process of brewing.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,derKaffeebrühtgerade.
Ja (affirmation)
Used to answer positively, similar to “yes”. It can stand alone or start a sentence.
der (definite article)
Nominative masculine singular article that matches the noun “Kaffee”.
Kaffee (noun)
Masculine noun meaning “coffee”. In the nominative case it is the subject of the sentence.
brüht (verb)
3rd‑person singular present of “brühen” (to brew). German does not have a separate progressive tense; the adverb “gerade” signals an ongoing action.
gerade (adverb)
Means “right now” or “just”. Placed after the verb to indicate that the action is happening at this moment.
🗨In Conversation
Ist der Kaffee schon fertig?
Is the coffee ready yet?
Ja, der Kaffee brüht gerade.
Yes, the coffee is brewing right now.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, der Kaffee ist gerade.
Using “ist” alone drops the verb “brühen” and makes the sentence incomplete.
Ja, der Kaffee braucht gerade.
“Braucht” means “needs”; it does not convey the action of brewing.
Ja, der Kaffee gerade brüht.
The adverb should follow the verb, not precede it.
↔Alternatives
Ja, der Kaffee wird gerade gebrüht.
Yes, the coffee is being brewed right now.
Ja, ich bereite gerade Kaffee zu.
Yes, I’m preparing coffee right now.
Ja, der Kaffee ist am Brühen.
Yes, the coffee is in the process of brewing.
Cultural Tip
In German households and cafés, “Kaffee brühen” usually refers to drip‑coffee or a French‑press method. Saying “Ja, der Kaffee brüht gerade” is informal but perfectly acceptable in everyday conversation. If you’re in a more formal setting (e.g., a business meeting), you might prefer the passive form “Ja, der Kaffee wird gerade gebrüht.”