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
From an onomatopoeic root imitating a knocking or beating sound. Cognate with English 'poke'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound 'poke-ing' on a door, or your heart 'poke-ing' against your ribs.