puszillak
The Hungarian way to say 'kisses' is puszillak.
puszillak is an informal way to say goodbye or express affection at the end of a letter or message, similar to how English speakers might use 'kisses' or 'love'.
What does it mean word for word?
puszillak is a combination of the verb puszil (to kiss) and the unstressed personal pronoun suffix -lak, which means 'I … you'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
puszillak is an informal sign-off. Other informal options include Csók and the endearing, playful Puszi-puszi, which is used among loved ones.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form puszillak specifically means 'I kiss you' (singular/informal), used when addressing one person informally.
Did you know?
- The term puszi is often used as a noun to describe the act of kissing, but in a playful context, it can also refer to a small, cute, or precious thing.
- In Hungarian, the verb 'puszil' is more specifically associated with a light, often platonic or cute kiss, whereas the word 'csók' can carry a more romantic or formal weight.
- The phrase Puszi-puszi is frequently used when speaking to babies or pets, moving the word from a romantic or affectionate sign-off to 'baby talk'.
Examples in context
- Én is, köszi! Pusziii!Me too, thanks! Kisses!
- Csókot küldök!I send you a kiss!
- Puszi!Kisses!
- Puszillak, amíg találkozunk!Kisses, until we meet!
- Nagyon szeretlek, puszillak!I love you very much, kisses!
- Szia, puszillak!Bye, kisses!
Example conversation
László and Katalin are exchanging text messages after a phone call.
- LászlóSzia, Katalin, nagyon örültem a beszélgetésnek.Bye, Katalin, I really enjoyed our talk.
- KatalinÉn is, László! Puszillak!Me too, László! Kisses!
- LászlóPuszillak, amíg holnap találkozunk.Kisses, until we meet tomorrow.
- KatalinSzia!Bye!
