قَبِّلْنِي
qabbilnīaddressee masculine
The English phrase "kiss me" is translated into Arabic as قَبِّلْنِي (qabbilnī). Wiktionary also lists قَبِّلِينِي (qabbilīnī).
Meaning: kiss me (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| قَبِّلْنِي | qabbilnī | addressee masculine |
| قَبِّلِينِي | qabbilīnī | addressee feminine |
What does it mean word for word?
The word consists of the imperative verb qabbil (kiss) and the suffix -nī (me).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form qabbilnī is used when addressing a male, whereas قَبِّلِينِي is used when addressing a female.
How do you pronounce it?
qabbilnī
Did you know?
- The root of the verb قَبِّل (qabbil) is related to the word for 'acceptance' or 'receiving' something. This implies a subtle linguistic connection between the act of kissing and the act of accepting a gift or a gesture.
- In many parts of the Middle East, a kiss on the hand is a specific gesture used to show high status or extreme politeness toward a person of authority or an elder.
- While قَبِّلْنِي is the literal translation, an Arabic speaker might instead say بوسني (bousni) in many dialects like Egyptian or Levantine. The formal version can sound quite poetic or even overly dramatic in a casual setting.
Examples in context
- قَبِّلْنِي يا صاحبيKiss me, my friend.
- قَبِّلْنِي الآن.qabbilnī al-ān.Kiss me now.
- أرجوك، قَبِّلْنِي.arjuk, qabbilnī.Please, kiss me.
- قَبِّلْنِي قبل أن تذهب.qabbilnī qabla an tadhhab.Kiss me before you go.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye at the airport.
- يوسف Youssefسأشتاق إليكِ كثيراً.sa-ashtaqu ilayki katheeran.I will miss you very much.
- ليلى Laylaوأنا أيضاً، قَبِّلْنِي قبل أن ترحل.wa ana aydan, qabbilni qabla an tarhal.Me too, kiss me before you leave.
- يوسف Youssefأحبكِ يا ليلى.uhibbuki ya Layla.I love you, Layla.
- ليلى Laylaأحبك أيضاً يا يوسف.uhibbuka aydan ya Yusuf.I love you too, Yusuf.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiss me” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
