thud

• Ein dumpfes, schweres Geräusch, das entsteht, wenn etwas Hartes oder Schweres auf etwas prallt oder fällt.

A noun referring to a heavy, dull sound, typically produced by the impact of a heavy object.

1. Heavy dull soundB1formal

   A low, dull, heavy sound, typically made by something solid falling or hitting a surface.

   Dumpfes Geräusch

   • The book fell to the floor with a loud thud.
   • He heard the thud of a heavy object hitting the ground.
   • A sudden thud from the next room startled everyone.

   Synonymebumpclunkplunkpoundslamthump

• Verb, das das Aufprallen, Fallen oder Zusammenschlagen mit einem dumpfen, schweren Geräusch beschreibt.

A verb used to describe the action of falling, hitting, or striking something with a heavy, dull sound.

1. Make a dull soundB1informal

   To produce a low, heavy, muffled sound, typically from a fall or impact.

   Einen dumpfen Ton erzeugen

   • The heavy book thudded onto the wooden floor.
   • His heart thudded loudly in his chest after the run.
   • The box thudded as it hit the ground.

   Synonymebumpclompclunkplunkthump

2. Strike with a dull soundB1informal

   To hit something, producing a low, heavy sound.

   Mit dumpfem Geräusch schlagen

   • He thudded his fist against the door in frustration.
   • The ball thudded against the wall.
   • She thudded the heavy bag onto the table.

   Synonymebumpclunkpoundthump

3. Engine noise (lacking lubricants)B2informal

   To make a low, heavy, knocking sound, typical of an engine that is running without sufficient lubrication.

   Klopfen (Motor)

   • The old car's engine thudded loudly before stalling.
   • The mechanic said the engine was thudding because it needed oil.
   • After the oil change, the engine stopped thudding.

   Synonymeclunkknockpoundthump