knutschen
make out
The German word "knutschen" is a verb meaning "to make out" or "to smooch" (romantically kissing or cuddling). It describes affectionate and often passionate kissing, typically in an informal context.
- Origin words: It isn't a compound, but a colloquial verb.
Similar words:
- küssen (to kiss)
- turteln (to flirt, cuddle)
- schmusen (to cuddle/caress)
Differences:
- knutschen is more informal and implies prolonged or passionate kissing.
- küssen is the general term for kissing, can be formal or informal.
- turteln emphasizes flirting and affection, less explicitly about kissing.
- schmusen highlights cuddling and affectionate touching, not necessarily kissing.
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Examples
Sie knutschen im Park.verb
They make out in the park.
Warum knutschst du nicht mit deiner Freundin?verb
Why don't you make out with your girlfriend?
Gestern haben die beiden heimlich in der Ecke geknutscht.verb
Yesterday the two secretly made out in the corner.
Als der Film endete, fingen alle Paare an zu knutschen.verb
When the movie ended, all the couples started to make out.
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