kissing

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, bei der jemand mit den Lippen jemanden oder etwas berührt, aus Zuneigung, als Begrüßung oder als Teil romantischer oder sexueller Intimität.

A noun referring to the act of touching someone with the lips as a sign of affection, greeting, or as part of romantic or sexual foreplay.

unzählbar

1. Affectionate playA2informal

   The act of touching with the lips as a sign of love, affection, or greeting, often as part of foreplay without genital contact.

   Küssen

   • They spent the evening kissing and cuddling on the sofa.
   • Kissing can be a gentle way to show affection.
   • For many couples, kissing is an important part of intimacy.

   Synonymeneckingosculationsmoochingsnogging

2. Greeting or farewellA1formal

   The act of pressing one's lips against another person's skin or lips as a social gesture.

   Kuss

   • She gave her grandmother a kiss on the cheek.
   • In some cultures, kissing on both cheeks is a common greeting.
   • He blew a kiss to his friend from across the room.

   Synonymebusskissosculationpeck

• Verb, das bezeichnet, mit den Lippen jemanden oder etwas zu berühren, um Zuneigung, Begrüßung oder Ehrerbietung auszudrücken.

A verb used to indicate the act of touching someone or something with the lips as a sign of affection, greeting, or respect.

1. Touch with lipsA1formal

   To touch someone or something with the lips as a sign of affection, greeting, or respect.

   Küssen

   • She kissed her mother goodnight.
   • He kissed his wife before leaving for work.
   • They kissed each other on the cheek as a greeting.

   Synonymebussosculatepecksmooch

2. Lightly touchB2informal

   To gently touch or brush against something.

   Leicht berühren

   • The ball kissed the net before going in.
   • The breeze kissed her face as she walked.
   • The sunlight kissed the surface of the lake.

   Synonymebrushcaressglancegrazescrapeshaveskimsweeptouch