قبلني
qabbilnī
The English phrase "give me a kiss" is translated into Arabic as قبلني (qabbilnī).
A request for someone to kiss the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the imperative verb 'qabbil' (kiss) and the suffix '-nī' (me).
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form qabbilnī is used when addressing a male. To address a female specifically, the form changes to قبليني (qabbilīnī).
How do you pronounce it?
qabbilnī
Did you know?
- While قبلني is the literal translation, people often use the phrase بوسني in daily spoken dialects, using a different root entirely for the act of kissing.
- The root letters ق ب ل found in قبلني also form the word for 'acceptance', such as in the word قبول, suggesting a deep linguistic link between kissing and agreeing.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, a kiss on the cheek is often accompanied by a light touch of the noses together, a gesture known as 'nose-rubbing'.
Examples in context
- قبلني الآن.qabbilni al-aan.Give me a kiss now.
- من فضلك قبلني.min fadlika qabbilni.Please give me a kiss.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before one of them leaves for work.
- ليلى Laylaقبلني قبل أن تذهب.qabbilni qabla an tadhab.Give me a kiss before you go.
- أحمد Ahmedحاضر يا حبيبتي.hadir ya habibati.Of course, my love.
- ليلى Laylaسأشتاق إليك كثيراً.sa-ashtaq ilayka kathiran.I will miss you a lot.
- أحمد Ahmedوأنا أيضاً يا ليلى.wa ana aydan ya Layla.And me too, Layla.
