heart pounding
das Herzklopfen
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heart pounding
A noticeably strong, fast, or irregular heartbeat that can be triggered by excitement, fear, exertion, or being in love.
Vor dem Vorstellungsgespräch hatte sie vor Aufregung starkes Herzklopfen.
Before the job interview, her heart was pounding hard with excitement.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Herzklopfens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Herzklopfen | – |
| accusative | das Herzklopfen | – |
| dative | dem Herzklopfen | – |
| genitive | des Herzklopfens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'Herz' (heart) and the verb 'klopfen' (to knock/beat). So it very vividly describes the feeling when the heart is beating strongly and noticeably.
Nach dem schnellen Lauf spürte er sein Herzklopfen.
After the fast run, he could feel his heart pounding.
'Herzklopfen' (heart pounding) is mostly used with the verbs 'haben' (to have) or 'bekommen' (to get). So you say 'Ich habe Herzklopfen' (My heart is pounding) or 'Ich bekomme Herzklopfen' (My heart starts pounding).
Jedes Mal, wenn er sie sieht, bekommt er Herzklopfen.
Every time he sees her, his heart starts pounding.
To state the reason for the heart pounding, you often use the preposition 'vor' with the dative, especially with emotions such as excitement, joy, or fear.
Das Kind hatte vor Freude Herzklopfen, als es das Geschenk sah.
The child's heart was pounding with joy when they saw the present.
