cusan
/ˈkɨ̞san/feminine, masculine
The Welsh word for "kiss" (noun) is cusan.
cusan is a noun referring to a touch with the lips. If you want to express the action of kissing, you would use the related verb cusanu.
Meaning: a touch with the lips (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun cusan can be used as both a feminine and a masculine noun. An example of how to use it in a possessive context is dy gusan di, which translates to "your kiss".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɨ̞san/
Did you know?
- In traditional Welsh poetry, a 'kiss' can be used as a metaphor for the meeting of two rivers or the touching of the land by the sea.
- The Welsh word cusan was borrowed from the Old English word 'cyssan'.
- Welsh has a specific term for a 'kiss of peace', known as cus heddwch, which reflects deep historical and religious traditions in Wales.
Example sentences for Welsh are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Gareth and Elowen are saying goodbye.
- GarethAmser i fynd nawr, Elowen.Time to go now, Elowen.
- ElowenDim problem, Gareth.No problem, Gareth.
- GarethGallaf i gael cusan?Can I have a kiss?
- ElowenYdw, dyma'n nhw.Yes, here they are.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiss” translations and entries cusan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cusan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
