verb
küssen
kiss
Mit den Lippen eine andere Person oder etwas sanft berühren, oft als Zeichen von Zuneigung oder Liebe.
The German word "küssen" is a verb that means "to kiss". It is derived from the noun "Kuss", which means "kiss".
Similar words in German include:
- küssen (to kiss)
- liebkosen (to caress, more tender and affectionate)
- knutschen (to make out, more informal/intimate)
Differences:
- küssen is the general, neutral term for kissing.
- liebkosen implies gentle, loving touches beyond just a kiss.
- knutschen is informal and suggests passionate or lengthy kissing.
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Examples
Du küsst mich sanft.verb
You kiss me softly.
Er wird sie gleich unter dem Sternenhimmel küssen.verb
He will kiss her under the starry sky in a moment.
Er küsst sie sanft auf die Stirn.verb
He kisses her gently on the forehead.
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