pochen
Translation
to throb, to knock, to insist
Examples
Mein Herz pocht vor Aufregung.
My heart is throbbing with excitement.
Jemand pocht an die Tür.
Someone is knocking on the door.
Er pocht auf sein Recht.
He insists on his right.
Grammar Patterns
((an+4)) to knock on sth. Someone is knocking on the door.
((auf+4)) to insist on sth. She insists on her right.
(subject) throbs My heart is throbbing.
Similar Words
klopfen (to knock), schlagen (to beat)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'pochen', likely onomatopoeic, imitating a dull, knocking sound.
Memory Tips
Think of the sound 'poch, poch, poch' - like a heart 'pounding' or someone 'poking' at a door.