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Did you know it is normal for Persians to hug and kiss each other in greetings? This is a normal behavior in family circles and among friends. So, why don’t we learn to say “Kiss” in Farsi? Check out the following article to learn more.
Saying “Kiss” in Farsi
In Persian culture, kissing is a part of friendly greetings. It is customary to hug and kiss your relatives, family members, and friends as you greet them, especially if you haven’t seen them in a very long time. Besides traditional standpoints, kissing is also an inseparable form of showing romantic affection. Consequently, knowing how to say and use the word “kiss” in Farsi is important. Continue reading the following article to learn more about this word.
How to say “Give me a kiss” in Farsi
Let’s begin with the word “Kiss” itself. The direct translation in Farsi is “بوس” and it is applied for all kinds of kisses, like on the forehead, lips, cheeks, etc. As you know, this word can appear as a noun and a verb in English. In Persian, it is slightly different. Look at the following table to understand it better:
| Persian Word | Persian Spelling | Part of Speech | Usage | |
| 1 | بوس/ بوسه | Buss/ Busse | Noun | Both formal and informal situations (Kiss on the forehead, lips, cheeks, etc.) |
| 2 | بوسیدن | Bussidan | Verb | Both formal and informal situations |
| 3 | ماچ | Mach | Noun | Just in informal situations |
| 4 | ماچ کردن | Mach kardan | Verb | Just in informal situations |
Now, let’s learn some useful expressions and sentences with these words.
| Persian Expression | Persian Spelling | Meaning | |
| 1 | بوسم کن | Bussam kon | Give me a kiss |
| 2 | بوس بفرست | Buss befrest | Blow me a kiss |
| 3 | بوس فرستادن | Buss frestadan | Blow a kiss |
| 4 | ماچ بده | Mach bede | Kiss me (Informal usage) |
| 5 | میبوسمت | Mibussamet | Send you kisses (gesture of love and affection) |
“I want to kiss you” in Farsi
If you want to kiss someone consensually or use the phrase “I want to kiss you” in a romantic way, the following expressions and sentences can be helpful. (Remember, these sentences are written in their conversational forms.)
| Persian Expression | Persian Spelling | Meaning | |
| 1 | می تونم شما رو ببوسم؟ | Mitunam shoma ro bebussam? | Can I kiss you? |
| 2 | میخوام شما رو ببوسم. | Mikham shoma ro bebussam. | I want to kiss you. |
| 3 | میخوام ببوسمت. | Mikham bebussamet. | I want to kiss you. |
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