จูบ
jùup/t͡ɕuːp̚˨˩/
The Thai word for kiss is จูบ (jùup).
The word จูบ refers to a touch with the lips. It is used for a standard kiss, often implying a more romantic or intentional kiss than a casual peck.
Meaning: a touch with the lips (noun)
Which one should you use?
While จูบ is the standard term, the colloquial word จุ๊บ (júp) is a cute version of a kiss, often used to describe a quick peck or a kiss used with children or in a very playful, affectionate way.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word จูบ functions as both a noun (a kiss) and a verb (to kiss) without changing its form.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is jùup.
Did you know?
- In traditional Thai culture, kissing was not a common way to show affection in public, as touch was often reserved for the head and hands in specific social rituals.
- Thai speakers may use the phrase จุ๊บๆ doubled at the end of a phone call or text message to act as a digital kiss, similar to 'xoxo' in English.
- The cute version จุ๊บ is an example of an onomatopoeia, mimicking the actual popping sound a quick peck makes with the lips.
Examples in context
- จูบทอมKiss Tom.This sentence shows how to use จูบ as a command.Tatoeba #7784329 by pastelite, translation #2203863 by CK
- จูบกันเถอะLet's kiss.This sentence uses จูบ to suggest a shared action.Tatoeba #8720075 by pastelite, translation #2007939 by CK
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before going to work.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitขอก่อนไปทำงาน จูบหนึ่งทีได้ไหมkho kon pai tham ngan chup nueng thi dai maiCan I have one kiss before going to work?
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanได้สิ มานี่เร็วdai si ma ni reoOf course, come here quickly.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitจูบของเธอหวานที่สุดเลยchup khong thoe wan thi sut loeiYour kiss is the sweetest.
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanตั้งใจทำงานนะ ชลสิทธิ์tang chai tham ngan na ChonsitWork hard, Chonsit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiss” translations and entries จูบ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
