համբույր
hambuyr/hɑmˈpʰujɾ/
The English word "kiss" is համբույր (hambuyr) in Armenian.
համբույր is a noun meaning a touch with the lips. To express the act of giving a kiss, the standard phrase is համբույր տալ.
Meaning: a touch with the lips (noun)
Which one should you use?
When moving from the noun to verbs, the choice depends on the direction of the action. Use համբուրել as a transitive verb when one person performs the action of kissing another, such as 'to kiss someone'. In contrast, use the intransitive verb համբուրվել to describe the act of two people kissing each other.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun համբույր is համբույրներ.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is hambuyr. The sounds are as follows: [h]ot, l[a]va, [m]ine, [p]ort, c[oo]l and [y]es.
Did you know?
- The word համբույր is closely linked to the concept of scent. It shares a root with the word for 'fragrance', reflecting an ancient cultural connection between the act of kissing and the smelling of a loved one.
- In Armenian tradition, the 'kiss of peace' is a significant liturgical gesture in the Armenian Apostolic Church. This ritual symbolizes unity and forgiveness among the congregation.
- In Armenian culture, a kiss on the cheek is often accompanied by a gentle press of the face against the other person's cheek, rather than just a quick touch of the lips.
Examples in context
- Թոմը ինձ բարի-գիշեր համբույր չտվեց:Tom didn't give me a good night kiss.This sentence shows how to use the noun համբույր in the context of a good night kiss.Tatoeba #12943136 by JameezTranslates, translation #9511023 by DJ_Saidez
- Այս համբույրը շատ քաղցր էր:Ays hambuyry shat kaghtsr er:This kiss was very sweet.
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Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye at the door.
- Արտաշ ArtashԱրդեն գնում ես, Նանե՞Arden gnum es, Nane?Are you leaving already, Nane?
- Նանե NaneԱյո, իմ սիրելիս:Ayo, im sirelis:Yes, my dear.
- Արտաշ ArtashՎերջին մի համբույր տուր ինձ:Verjin mi hambuyr tur indz:Give me one last kiss.
- Նանե NaneԱհա, ցամաքեցի քեզ:Aha, tsamaketsi qez:Here, I kissed you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiss” translations and entries համբույր, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
