English–German

“kiss” in German

German

Alsoküssen

Pronunciation

IPA/kʊs/

Example

Er gab ihr einen Kuss.

He gave her a kiss.

Illustration for Kuss (kiss)

How to say “kiss” in German

“Kiss” in German is Kuss.

Two people briefly bring their lips or cheeks together to show affection or offer comfort.

Full entry for Kuss: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kuss

Ein flüchtiger Kuss zwischen Freunden kann viel bedeuten.

A fleeting kiss between friends can mean a lot.

Tips for using Kuss

  • Kuss is masculine, so the forms include der Kuss and einen Kuss; its plural is Küsse.

Other German words for “kiss”

Ich küsse dich.

I kiss you.

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