kys
/køs/neuter
The English word kiss is translated into Danish as kys. Wiktionary also lists møs.
Meaning: a touch with the lips (noun)
Ways to say it
| Danish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| kys | /køs/ | neuter |
| møs | neuter |
The word refers to a touch with the lips. It is a neuter noun.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun kys is both the singular and plural form. It remains unchanged when referring to multiple kisses. The related verb at kysse (to kiss) is derived from this noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/køs/
Did you know?
- The word kys may actually be onomatopoeic, originally imitating the sound of the physical act of kissing.
- In Danish, møs is a playful or childish slang term for a kiss, often used when speaking to babies or toddlers.
- Danish has a specific tradition of the 'kiss of peace' in certain church contexts, though it is rarely seen in modern secular daily life.
Examples in context
- Giv mig et kys!Give me a kiss.This is useful for requesting a kiss using kys.Tatoeba #7847103 by danepo, translation #1844204 by CK
- Giv ham et kys.Give him a kiss.This is useful for giving a kiss to someone else using kys.Tatoeba #9776951 by danepo, translation #3915889 by CH
- Et kys eller to?One kiss or two?This is useful for asking about the number of kisses using kys.Tatoeba #2690434 by danepo, translation #2690321 by fekundulo
- Gav du ham et kys?Did you give him a kiss?
- Jeg vil gerne kysse digI want to kiss you
- Lad mig kysse digLet me kiss you
- Giv mig et kys, min kærlighedGive me a kiss, my love
- 49 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mette and Lucas are saying goodbye.
- MetteKan jeg få et kys?Can I have a kiss?
- LucasSelvfølgelig kan du det.Of course you can.
- MetteTak for et sødt kys.Thanks for a sweet kiss.
- LucasVi ses snart igen.See you again soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiss” translations and entries kys, møs, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kys, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
