kyss
/çʏsː/neuter
The English word kiss is kyss in Norwegian.
The noun kyss refers to a touch with the lips. It is also related to the verb kysse, which means to touch each other's lips or to touch something lightly.
Meaning: a touch with the lips (noun)
Which one should you use?
The form kyssa is a more colloquial or dialectal version of the past tense kysste.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun kyss is a neuter noun. Its indefinite plural form is also kyss, and its definite singular form is kysset. The verb kysse has the present tense form kysser and the past tense form kysste.
How do you pronounce it?
/çʏsː/
Did you know?
- The Norwegian language uses the word kyss in the expression kyss meg i ræva, which is a vulgar way to tell someone to go away or that you do not care about their opinion.
- In some Norwegian dialects, the word kyss can be used as an exclamation of surprise or annoyance, similar to 'my goodness'.
- Norwegian has a specific term luftkyss, meaning 'air kiss', used to describe the social cheek-kissing common in formal or upper-class circles.
Examples in context
- Det var bare et kyss.It was just a kiss.This sentence is useful for practicing the noun kyss.Tatoeba #3480783 by Meggie, translation #2953067 by CK
- De lot meg kysse dem.They let me kiss them.This sentence is useful for practicing the verb kysse.Tatoeba #10943473 by Mayk, translation #7409689 by CH
- Kyssa du nokon i går natt?Did you kiss anybody last night?This sentence is useful for practicing the past tense form kyssa.Tatoeba #12477706 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #12463953 by CK
- Jeg vil gjerne kysse deg godnatt.I would like to kiss you goodnight.
- Hun ga ham et forsiktig kyss på kinnet.She gave him a gentle kiss on the cheek.
- Kan jeg få et kyss?Can I have a kiss?
- Vi har ikke sett hverandre på lenge, så nå må du gi meg et kyss!We haven't seen each other in a long time, so you have to give me a kiss now!
- Han ga henne et kyss på leppene.He gave her a kiss on the lips.
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Example conversation
Magnus and Sofie are saying goodbye at the door.
- MagnusKan jeg få et kyss før du går?Can I have a kiss before you go?
- SofieJa, kom hit, Magnus.Yes, come here, Magnus.
- MagnusTakk for det kysset.Thanks for that kiss.
- SofieVi ses i morgen!See you tomorrow!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiss” translations and entries kyss, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
