küss mich
informal
The English phrase "kiss me" is translated into German as küss mich.
Meaning: kiss me (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The word mich is the accusative form of ich (I), serving as the direct object of the verb 'küssen'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
küss mich is the singular imperative, used when addressing one person informally. The form küssen Sie mich is the formal imperative, used when addressing one or more people with respect or distance.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a sentence, mich acts as the direct object.
Did you know?
- German has a specific word, Kussregen, which literally means 'kiss rain' and describes a shower of many small kisses.
- While 'kiss me' is romantic in English, telling a stranger küss mich in a heated argument can be a way to sarcastically dismiss their nonsense, similar to 'kiss my ass'.
- In many German regions, a 'Schmatzer' is not just a sound but can be a friendly, casual gesture between close friends or family members.
Examples in context
- Küss mich, du Esel!Kiss me, you fool!This sentence shows how to use küss mich in an insulting or playful way.Tatoeba #10161731 by Yorwba, translation #4471210 by DarkHollow
- Küss mich wie vorher.Kiss me like you did before.This sentence demonstrates the phrase used in a comparative context.Tatoeba #11938367 by Naina, translation #11938034 by CK
- Küß mich auf den Hals!Kiss me on the neck.This sentence shows how to specify the location of the kiss using küss mich.Tatoeba #12558852 by Waldelfe, translation #11938013 by CK
- Würden Sie mich bitte küssen?Would you please kiss me?
- Küss mich, bitte!Kiss me, please!
- Gib mir einen Kuss.Give me a kiss.
- 21 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are saying goodbye at the train station.
- LukasKüss mich bitte.Kiss me, please.
- HannahGerne, mein Schatz.Gladly, my darling.
- LukasDu bist so lieb.You are so sweet.
- HannahBis bald, Lukas.See you soon, Lukas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiss me” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
