pochen
Translation
to knock, to throb, to pound, to insist on
Examples
Er pochte an die Tür.
He knocked on the door.
Mein Herz pocht vor Aufregung.
My heart is pounding with excitement.
Sie pocht auf ihr Recht.
She insists on her right.
Grammar Patterns
((an+4)) to knock on sth. Er pochte an die Tür.
((auf+4)) to insist on sth. Sie pocht auf ihr Recht.
Similar Words
Synonyms: klopfen (to knock), schlagen (to beat), bestehen auf (to insist on)
Etymology
Onomatopoeic origin, imitating a knocking or beating sound. Related to English 'poke'.
Memory Tips
Think of the sound 'poch, poch, poch' - like a knock on the door or a fast heartbeat.