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Pochen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Pochen" is used as verb with the meaning of "beat", "throb" or "knock".
Essential properties of "pochen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: pochen
- Simple past: pochte
- Participle: gepocht
regularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "pochen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To beat or throb gently and repeatedly"
- Definition: "To beat softly and repeatedly, like a heartbeat."
- Translation(s): beat, throb, knock, tap
- Synonym(s): klopfen, schlagen
- Related word(s): pochen auf, klopfen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Herz begann schneller zu pochen.
- Er hörte ein leises pochen an der Tür.
- Der Regen ließ die Fenster pochen.
2.) "To insist firmly on something, often a right"
- Definition: "To insist firmly on something, especially on a right."
- Translation(s): insist, demand, assert
- Synonym(s): beharren, bestehen
- Related word(s): bestehen auf, beharren auf
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er pochte auf sein Recht.
- Sie pochte darauf, gehört zu werden.
- Er pochte auf eine Entschuldigung.