der Puls
Translation
pulse, heartbeat
Examples
Der Arzt fühlt den Puls des Patienten.
The doctor feels the patient's pulse.
Mein Puls ist nach dem Laufen sehr hoch.
My pulse is very high after running.
Grammar Patterns
to feel/take ((sb's)) pulse The nurse is taking my pulse.
((sb's)) pulse is fast/slow My pulse is slow in the morning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Herzschlag (heartbeat), Rhythmus (rhythm)
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'pulsus' (a beating). It shares the same root as the English word 'pulse'.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate, looking and meaning the same as 'pulse' in English. This makes it very easy to remember. Associate it with medical contexts.