zoenen
to kiss (passionately); to snog
Pronunciation
/ˈzuː.nən/
Cultural Note
'Zoenen' implies more intimate kissing than 'kussen'. While 'kussen' can be a peck on the cheek, 'zoenen' usually refers to kissing on the lips, often passionately. The noun 'zoen' (a kiss) is also common, and 'drie zoenen' refers to the Dutch greeting of three cheek kisses.
📝 Example Sentences
Ze stonden te zoenen in het park.
They were kissing in the park.
Hij zoende haar voor het eerst op het feest.
He kissed her for the first time at the party.
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