das Herzklopfen
Translation
palpitations, pounding heart, heart-throb
Examples
Vor der Prüfung hatte ich starkes Herzklopfen.
I had strong palpitations before the exam.
Er bekam Herzklopfen, als er sie sah.
His heart started pounding when he saw her.
Grammar Patterns
to have/get ((palpitations)) Ich habe plötzlich Herzklopfen bekommen.
to cause ((sb.)) ((palpitations)) Der Kaffee verursacht mir Herzklopfen.
Similar Words
Palpitation, Herzrasen
Etymology
A compound of 'Herz' (heart) and 'klopfen' (to knock, to beat).
Memory Tips
Literally 'heart knocking'. Imagine your heart is knocking against your ribs from excitement or fear.