Bise (en. Kiss)

bee-se

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of showing love or friendship through a kiss.

He gave a kiss to his friend when they met.

Bumigay siya ng bise sa kanyang kaibigan nang magkita sila.

A traditional way of greeting others by kissing on the cheek.

In their culture, kissing the visitors is normal.

Sa kanilang kultura, normal lang ang mag-bise sa mga bisita.

to kiss

to perform the action of kissing as a greeting or sign of affection.

mag-bise

kiss

A quick touch of the lips to another person's body as a display of feeling.

halik

hug

A form of embrace that is deeper and more personal than a kiss.

yakap

close friend

My bise is always with me at school.

Yung bise ko, lagi kaming magkasama sa eskwela.

boyfriend/girlfriend

Where's your bise? Is your partner there yet?

Asan na si bise? Nandyan na ba ang jowa mo?

bro, dude, or acquaintance

Yo, bise! What's up?

Yo, bise! Anong balita?

brother (in some contexts)

The bises are playing outside.

Sina bise naglalaro sa labas.