sărut
neuter
The English word "kiss" is translated into Romanian as sărut. Wiktionary also lists pupic.
Meaning: a touch with the lips (noun)
Ways to say it
| Romanian | Note |
|---|---|
| sărut | neuter |
| pupic | neuter |
The noun refers to a touch with the lips.
Which one should you use?
sărut is the standard term for a kiss, while pupic is a diminutive used to describe a cute, small or affectionate kiss, such as a peck.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun sărut is neuter. To refer to a specific kiss, you can add the definite article -l to the end of the word to form sărutul. The plural form of sărut is săruturi. If you are using the diminutive form pupic, its plural is pupici.
Did you know?
- In traditional Romanian culture, Sărut mâna ('I kiss your hand') is used as a respectful greeting for elders or women, regardless of whether a physical kiss occurs.
- The Romanian word sărut shares the same Latin root as the word salut, meaning 'greeting'.
- The word pupic is derived from pup, which is an onomatopoeic root mimicking the sound of a quick peck.
Examples in context
- I-am dat un sărut.I gave her a kiss.This sentence shows how to express giving a sărut.Tatoeba #13613449 by Ioana_Dobre, translation #7961815 by Amastan
- De ce m-ai sărutat?Why did you kiss me?This sentence shows the use of the verb form of sărut in a question.Tatoeba #11264460 by Simply_Sardine, translation #1482690 by Spamster
- Îmi datorezi un sărut.You owe me a kiss.This sentence shows how to use sărut when someone is owed a kiss.Tatoeba #5197152 by elenacristina260, translation #2556296 by Hybrid
- Vă doresc o zi frumoasă! Pupici!Have a beautiful day! Kisses!
- Te pup cu drag!I kiss you with love!
- Bună dimineața, iubito! Sărutici!Good morning, my love! Kisses!
- Te pup, iubire!I kiss you, my love!
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Andrei and Ioana are saying goodbye.
- AndreiVino aici pentru un ultim sărut.Come here for one last kiss.
- IoanaEști foarte romantic astăzi, Andrei.You are very romantic today, Andrei.
- AndreiÎmi place să te răsălașcuiesc.I like to pamper you.
- IoanaAtunci mai dă-mi un sărut!Then give me another kiss!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiss” translations and entries sărut, pupic, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pupic, sărut, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
