gib mir einen Kuss
In German, "give me a kiss" is translated as gib mir einen Kuss.
This phrase is a request for someone to kiss the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of gib (give), mir (me), einen (a/one) and Kuss (kiss).
Which one should you use?
Küss mich is a more direct way to say "Kiss me" compared to gib mir einen Kuss. If you are addressing more than one person, use Gebt mir einen Kuss instead of Gib mir einen Kuss.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase gib mir einen Kuss uses the imperative singular form of the verb geben (to give).
Did you know?
- In some German dialects and in Yiddish, the word mir can mean 'we' instead of 'me'. This happened over centuries as wir was blended into other words.
- While gib mir einen Kuss is a request, Germans often use the word Bussi in Southern regions and Austria to describe a light, quick kiss.
- In a formal or historical context, a kiss on the hand Handkuss was once a common gesture of respect toward women in German society.
Examples in context
- Gib mir einen Kuss!Give me a kiss.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase gib mir einen Kuss.Tatoeba #1846387 by Tamy, translation #1844204 by CK
- Gib mir einen Kuss vor dem Schlafengehen.Give me a kiss before going to sleep.
- Bitte, gib mir einen Kuss!Please, give me a kiss!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are saying goodbye at the train station.
- JuliaLukas, mein Zug kommt gleich.Lukas, my train is coming soon.
- LukasOh, das ist schade.Oh, that is a pity.
- JuliaGib mir einen Kuss zum Abschied.Give me a kiss to say goodbye.
- LukasNatürlich, mach ich gerne.Of course, I'd love to.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Kuss, mir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
