Korean word

키스

Pronunciation

Romanizationkiseu

Meaning

  • nounkiss

Example

어머니가 아기에게 키스를 했어요.eo meo ni ga a gi e ge ki seu reul hae sseo yo

The mother gave the baby a kiss.

Illustration for 키스 (kiss)

More examples

데이트 중에 서로 키스를 주고받았어요.te i teu chung e seo ro ki seu reul chu go ba da sseo yo

During their date, they exchanged kisses.

Core concept

Lips touching to express affection or closeness.

Common phrases

  • 키스를 주다ki seu reul chu da

    give a kiss

  • 첫 키스cheot ki seu

    first kiss

  • 입술에 키스를 하다ip ssu re ki seu reul ha da

    kiss on the lips

Similar words

뽀뽀ppoppo: A quick, gentle kiss that shows warm affection, often between family members or sweethearts.
입맞춤immatchum: The act of touching lips together, whether briefly or for a longer moment.
스킨십seukinsip: Affectionate physical contact, such as hugging or holding hands, between close people.

Definition in Korean

사람이 입술을 맞대어 애정이나 친밀함을 표현하는 행위나 그 행위로 이루어지는 입맞춤sa ra mi ip ssu reul mat ttae eo ae jeong i na chin mil ha meul pyo hyeon ha neun haeng wi na keu haeng wi ro i ru eo ji neun im mat chum

Word origin

This noun is a direct borrowing from the English word kiss and has become established in Korean.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, this word often suggests a romantic or intimate moment rather than a light family peck, so context helps set the tone.

Related words

  • 키스하다kiseuhadakissverb

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