Küsse
The German word for "kisses" is Küsse.
Küsse refers to the plural of the act of touching someone with the lips to show love or affection. It is the most general and commonly used term for "kisses" in German.
How does it change in a sentence?
Küsse is the plural form of the masculine noun Kuss. The verb used to describe the act of kissing is küssen.
Did you know?
- In some German-speaking regions, a 'Bussi' is a very common, informal way to refer to a single kiss, especially in Southern Germany and Austria.
- In German, the act of kissing someone on the hand is called Handkuss. While rare today, it was historically a strict sign of respect and social hierarchy rather than romantic affection.
- The term Schmatzer can be used to describe 'kisses' that are particularly noisy or messy, often used in a more playful or slightly mocking way.
Examples in context
- Ich vermisse seine Küsse.I miss his kisses.This sentence shows how to use Küsse when expressing that you miss someone's kisses.Tatoeba #7725727 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2829723 by Hybrid
- Ich vermisse deine Küsse.I miss your kisses.Tatoeba #12279955 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9195114 by CK
- Tom schließt beim Küssen die Augen.Tom closes his eyes when he kisses.This sentence uses the verb küssen to describe an action performed while kissing.Tatoeba #2791954 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2641681 by CK
- Ich sende dir viele Küsse!I send you lots of kisses!
- Schick' dir ein Bussi!Sending you a kiss!
- Ich vermisse dich so sehr! Viele Küsse!I miss you so much! Many kisses!
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Example conversation
Felix and Laura are saying goodbye at the train station.
- FelixSchick mir viele Küsse!Send me many kisses!
- LauraDas mache ich, mein Schatz.I will do that, my darling.
- FelixIch werde dich sehr vermissen.I am going to miss you very much.
- LauraIch auch, bis bald!Me too, see you soon!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
