kiss
word
/ˈkɪs/
kis
/kˈɪs/
kis
Definition
To touch someone with your lips, usually to show love, affection, or as a greeting. "Kiss" can also be used as a noun meaning the act itself.
Usage & Nuances
Common for romantic, familial, and friendly situations; more formal than slang like 'smooch' or 'make out.' Used as both verb and noun. Certain cultures have social rules about when a 'kiss' is appropriate (e.g., cheek, lips). "Give a kiss" and "blow a kiss" are frequent phrases.
Spanish: beso - besarPortuguese (BR): beijo - beijarPortuguese (PT): beijo - beijarChinese (Simplified): 亲吻Chinese (Traditional): 親吻Hindi: चुम्बन - चूमनाArabic: قبلة - يقبّلBengali: চুমুRussian: поцелуй - поцеловатьJapanese: キス - 接吻 (せっぷん, formal)Vietnamese: hôn - nụ hônKorean: 키스 - 입맞춤Turkish: öpücük - öpmekUrdu: چومنا - بوسہIndonesian: cium - ciuman
Example Sentences
Can I kiss you?
basic
The children blew a kiss to their teacher.
basic
They kissed under the stars all night.
natural
Just a quick kiss before you go!
natural
She gave her mother a goodnight kiss.
basic
I can't believe you ate the last cookie without giving me a kiss!
natural