چُمْبَن
cumbanfeminine
The English word 'kiss' is translated into Urdu as چُمْبَن (cumban). Wiktionary also lists بوسَہ (bosa).
Meaning: a touch with the lips (noun)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| چُمْبَن | cumban | feminine |
| بوسَہ | bosa | masculine |
In Urdu, a kiss, defined as a touch with the lips, can be expressed through several different nouns and verbs.
Which one should you use?
The noun چُمْبَن is feminine, while the noun بوسَہ is masculine. When expressing the action of kissing itself, the verb چومنا (cūmnā) is the most common way to say 'to kiss' and چمبان کرنا is also used.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term چُمْبَن is a formal or literary noun. For a more poetic or highly formal effect in literature, use the noun بوسَہ. In everyday, informal speech, the word Chummi is often used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the act of kissing, the verb form چومنا (cūmnā) is the most common way to express the action of kissing.
How do you pronounce it?
cumban
Did you know?
- In many South Asian cultures, the phrase for a kiss might be replaced by the gesture of kissing one's own hand or a finger and touching it to a forehead as a sign of deep respect.
- The word چُمْبَن (cumban) shares a linguistic heritage with Persian, which heavily influenced Urdu's vocabulary for romance and courtly affection.
- The verb چومنا (cūmnā) can be used metaphorically in Urdu poetry to describe 'kissing' one's fate or the ground, expressing intense devotion or humility.
Example sentences for Urdu are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Ali and Sarah are talking about their wedding photos.
- علی Aliیہ تصویر بہت خوبصورت ہے۔Yeh tasveer bohat khoobsurat hai.This picture is very beautiful.
- سارہ Saraہاں، اس میں ایک پیاری چُمْبَن ہے۔Haan, is mein ek pyaari chumban hai.Yes, there is a lovely kiss in it.
- علی Aliمجھے یہ لمحہ ہمیشہ یاد رہے گا۔Mujhe yeh lamha hamesha yaad rahay ga.I will always remember this moment.
- سارہ Saraمیں بھی اسے کبھی نہیں بھولوں گی۔Main bhi isay kabhi nahi bhoolon gi.I will never forget it either.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiss” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
