عطيني بوسة
ʿṭīni bōseaffectionate, everyday
The Lebanese way to say "give me a kiss" is عطيني بوسة (ʿṭīni bōse). A shorter version is بوسني (bōsni), "kiss me".
Meaning: a request for a kiss (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Lebanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| عطيني بوسة | ʿṭīni bōse | affectionate, everyday |
| بوسني | bōsni | kiss me, casual |
Parents say it to children and partners say it to each other. The noun بوسة (bōse) is a kiss.
When do people say it?
Friends and relatives in Lebanon commonly greet each other with kisses on the cheek, so the word بوسة (bōse) is heard in many friendly situations.
Did you know?
- A grandmother is often called تيتا (tēta) in Lebanon, and ستي (sitti) is another common word for "my grandmother".
Examples in context
- عطيني بوسةʿṭīni bōseGive me a kiss.
- بوسني قبل ما تروحbōsni ʼabl ma trūḥKiss me before you go.
- عطي ستك بوسةʿṭi sitt-ak bōseGive your grandma a kiss.
Example conversation
Grandma Mireille says goodbye to her grandson Charbel after a visit.
- Mireilleعطيني بوسة يا حبيبيʿṭīni bōse ya ḥabībiGive me a kiss, dear.
- Charbelإي تيتاēh tētaYes, grandma.
- Mireilleالله يحميكallāh yiḥmīkMay God protect you.
