VERB

küssen/ˈkʏsn̩/to kiss

küssen is a German verb that means to kiss. It is pronounced /ˈkʏsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "küsste" and the past participle is "geküsst".

Definitions

1.to touch with the lips as an expression of love, affection, or greeting(affection, greeting)

a.to give someone a kiss

Er küsste sie auf die Stirn.He kissed her on the forehead.

b.to kiss each other (reciprocal, reflexive use)

Sie küssen sich unter dem Mistelzweig.They are kissing under the mistletoe.

Conjugation

Infinitiveküssen
Present (ich)küsse
Present (du)küsst
Present (er/sie/es)küsst
Preterite (ich)küsste
Participle IIgeküsst
Konjunktiv II (ich)küsste
Imperative (singular)küss
Imperative (plural)küsst
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "küssen" mean in English?
"küssen" means to kiss. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "küssen"?
"küssen" is pronounced /ˈkʏsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "küssen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "küssen" is "geküsst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "küssen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "küssen" becomes "küsste" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "küssen"?
"küssen" is a verb in German.

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