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“throb” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpɔxən/

Example

Mein Herz pocht schnell.

My heart is throbbing rapidly.

Illustration for pochen (throb)

How to say “throb” in German

“Throb” in German is pochen.

A strong repeated beat comes from within a body or against a surface, while a forceful claim keeps pressing in the same way.

Full entry for pochen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pochen

Nach dem lauten Knall pocht mein Ohr.

After the loud bang, my ear is throbbing.

Tips for using pochen

  • In the idiom "auf etwas pochen", auf takes the accusative, as in "auf sein Recht pochen".

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