thump

• Substantiv, das einen dumpfen, schweren Laut bezeichnet, der durch den Aufprall schwerer Gegenstände oder durch einen kräftigen Schlag mit der Hand entsteht.

A noun referring to a heavy, dull sound produced by the impact of heavy objects, or a heavy blow delivered with the hand.

1. Heavy dull soundB1informal

   A heavy, dull sound produced by the impact of heavy objects.

   Dumpfer Schlag

   • The book fell to the floor with a loud thump.
   • I heard a thump coming from the basement.
   • The box landed with a soft thump on the carpet.

   Synonymebangbumpclompclunkcrashthud

2. Heavy blow with the handB1informal

   A heavy blow or hit, typically delivered with the hand.

   Schlag

   • He gave the table a thump to get everyone's attention.
   • She felt a thump on her back from a friend greeting her.
   • The child received a gentle thump on the shoulder as a playful gesture.

   Synonymebashblowcloutpunchslugsmacksockthwackwallopwhack

• Verb, das einen kräftigen Schlag oder Aufprall bezeichnet, oft mit einem dumpfen, lauten Geräusch verbunden.

A verb used to indicate the act of hitting or striking something heavily, often producing a dull, loud sound.

1. Move rhythmicallyB2informal

   To beat or pulse with a strong, regular rhythm, often referring to the heart or music.

   Pulsieren

   • His heart thumped with excitement as he waited.
   • The bass thumped through the speakers all night.
   • She could feel her pulse thumping in her ears.

   Synonymebeatdrumhammerpoundpulsatepulsethrob

2. Make a dull soundB1informal

   To produce a heavy, dull, muffled sound, like something heavy falling or hitting a soft surface.

   Einen dumpfen Ton erzeugen

   • The heavy book thumped onto the floor.
   • I heard a loud thump from the room next door.
   • The sack of potatoes thumped as it landed on the ground.

   Synonymeclunkthudthunk

3. Hit hardB1informal

   To strike someone or something heavily with the hand, fist, or a heavy object.

   Kräftig schlagen

   • He thumped the table with his fist in anger.
   • She thumped him on the back to congratulate him.
   • The boxer thumped his opponent with a powerful right hook.

   Synonymebatterbeatbeltclouthitpoundpunchslugsmitesockstrikewallop

Phrasal-Variantenthump out