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little kiss
A small, brief kiss that is often given as a greeting, farewell, or sign of affection. It is the diminutive form of 'Kuss' (kiss).
Zur Begrüßung gab sie ihrer Freundin ein Küsschen auf die Wange.
As a greeting, she gave her friend a little kiss on the cheek.
'Küsschen' (little kiss) is the diminutive form of 'der Kuss' (the kiss). The ending '-chen' makes things smaller or cuter and makes the noun always neuter ('das Küsschen').
Aus dem kleinen Haus wurde durch den Anbau ein Häuschen im Garten.
With the extension, the small house became a little house in the garden.
'Küsschen' (little kiss) is very often used with the verb 'geben' (to give). Another fixed phrase is 'ein Küsschen auf die Wange' (a little kiss on the cheek) or 'ein Luftküsschen zuwerfen' (to blow an air kiss).
Zum Abschied gab er seiner Oma ein Küsschen.
As a farewell, he gave his grandma a little kiss.
A 'Küsschen' (little kiss) is typical of informal, friendly, or family situations. It is often used as a greeting and farewell among friends or relatives and is usually not meant romantically.
„Bis später, Küsschen!“, rief sie und winkte zum Abschied.
'See you later, kisses!' she called and waved goodbye.
kiss
'Kuss' and 'Küsschen' both mean a touch with the lips. 'Kuss' is the normal, general word and can be brief, long, friendly, or romantic. 'Küsschen' is the diminutive form and sounds smaller, shorter, and often more tender or friendly. It is especially appropriate for greetings, farewells, or affectionate closeness. The words can be confused because both refer to the same action. If you want to speak neutrally, use 'Kuss'. If you mean a small, brief, or especially affectionate kiss, 'Küsschen' fits better.
Beim Abschied gab die Oma ihrem Enkel ein Küsschen auf die Wange.
When saying goodbye, the grandmother gave her grandson a little kiss on the cheek.
Ihr erster Kuss war für beide ein besonderer Moment.
Their first kiss was a special moment for both of them.