pupici
The Romanian phrase for "kisses" is pupici.
pupici is a common way to say "kisses" in Romanian and serves as an informal way to say goodbye to someone you love or like. You might also use the phrase pupici și îmbrățișări to mean "kisses and hugs".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
pupici is an informal and affectionate term typically used when saying goodbye to friends, family or romantic partners.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The phrase pupici pe obraz specifically means "cheek kisses".
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing family members, you can use the informal term te pup.
Did you know?
- In Romania, the social custom for pupici between friends or family often involves alternating cheeks, starting with the right side.
- Romanian uses the verb a pupa for the physical act of kissing, but when describing a romantic kiss on the lips, speakers often switch to a săruta.
- The term pupărică is an even more extreme diminutive of pupici, used almost exclusively when speaking to babies or very young children to sound extra sweet.
Examples in context
- Pupici!Kisses!This example shows how to use pupici as a standalone goodbye.Tatoeba #2607397 by Balamax, translation #3609942 by xLilithx
- Trimite-mi mulți pupici.Send me many kisses.
Example conversation
Ioana and Stefan are saying goodbye over the phone.
- IoanaTrebuie să plec acum, Stefan.I have to go now, Stefan.
- StefanBine, Ioana. Vorbim mai târziu.Okay, Ioana. We will talk later.
- IoanaSigur. Pupici!Sure. Kisses!
- StefanPupici și ție!Kisses to you too!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
