Korean · Everyday Verbs
"to kiss" in Korean: 키스하다
키스하다kiseuhada
to kiss in Korean is 키스하다 (kiseuhada). 키스하다 is the loanword verb for kiss; 뽀뽀하다 often describes a light affectionate kiss.
to kiss: an everyday statement
두 사람이 키스해요.du sarami kiseuhaeyo.
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How to pronounce 키스하다
Say it
kiseuhada
/kʰisɯhata/
Read 키스하다 as kiseuhada. The spoken form 키스해요 is kiseuhaeyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"to kiss" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 키스하다kiseuhada | to kiss Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 키스해요kiseuhaeyo | to kiss (polite present) Use 키스해요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 키스해요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 키스했어요kiseuhaesseoyo | to kiss (polite past) Use 키스했어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 키스했어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 키스하다 in real life
- 1to kiss: an everyday statement
두 사람이 키스해요.
du sarami kiseuhaeyo.
The two people kiss.
키스해요 is the present form of 키스하다.
- 2to kiss: a different situation
영화에서 주인공들이 키스했어요.
yeonghwaeseo juingongdeuri kiseuhaesseoyo.
The main characters kissed in the film.
키스했어요 is the past form of 키스하다.
- 3to kiss: a question or request
영화 마지막에 키스해요?
yeonghwa majimage kiseuhaeyo?
Do they kiss at the end of the film?
키스해요 is the present form of 키스하다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 키스하다
Incorrect: 키스하다.
Correct: 키스해요.
When practicing to kiss, 키스하다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 키스해요.
Incorrect: 어제 키스해요.
Correct: 어제 키스했어요.
When practicing to kiss, for a completed event yesterday, use 키스했어요; the present form 키스해요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
키스하다 is the loanword verb for kiss; 뽀뽀하다 often describes a light affectionate kiss. 키스해요 is the polite conversational form of 키스하다; 키스했어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led everyday verbs study exercise: two sentences with 키스하다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
두 사람이 키스해요.
du sarami kiseuhaeyo.
The two people kiss.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
영화에서 주인공들이 키스했어요.
yeonghwaeseo juingongdeuri kiseuhaesseoyo.
The main characters kissed in the film.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to kiss" in Korean
How do I use 키스하다 in polite speech?
키스해요 is the polite conversational form of 키스하다; 키스했어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 키스하다 in a past-tense sentence?
키스했어요 is the polite past form. 키스하다 is the loanword verb for kiss; 뽀뽀하다 often describes a light affectionate kiss.
What does 키스해요 mean here?
키스해요 is used for to kiss. For example, 두 사람이 키스해요. means “The two people kiss.”
What should I remember about 키스하다?
키스하다 is the loanword verb for kiss; 뽀뽀하다 often describes a light affectionate kiss.
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