punch
word
/ˈpəntʃ/
puhnch
/pˈʌntʃ/
puhnch
Definition
As a verb, to hit someone or something with your closed hand. As a noun, it can mean the hit itself, a sweet mixed drink, or a tool/action for making a hole.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, 'punch' refers to a hit with a fist; 'hit' is more general. Common patterns: 'punch someone in the face', 'punch a hole', 'fruit punch'. It can also mean strong impact in expressions like 'pack a punch'.
Spanish: puñetazo - ponche - perforarPortuguese (BR): soco - ponche - perfurarPortuguese (PT): soco - ponche - perfurarChinese (Simplified): 拳打 - 潘趣酒 - 打孔Chinese (Traditional): 拳打 - 潘趣酒 - 打孔Hindi: घूंसा मारना - पंच (पेय) - छेद करनाArabic: لكمة - مشروب بانش - يثقبBengali: ঘুষি - ছিদ্র করা (যন্ত্র দিয়ে) - পানীয় (মিষ্টি) Russian: удар кулаком - пробивать (отверстие) - пунш (напиток)Japanese: パンチ - 穴をあける（道具・動作） - パンチ（飲み物）Vietnamese: đấm - đục lỗ - nước quả tổng hợpKorean: 주먹질 - 구멍을 뚫다 - 펀치(음료)Turkish: yumruk - delmek (aletle/delik açmak) - punç (içecek)Urdu: مکہ مارنا - سوراخ کرنا - پنچ (مشروب)Indonesian: memukul dengan tangan mengepal - melubangi (dengan alat) - punch (minuman manis)
Example Sentences
He punched the wall in anger.
basic
Can you punch a hole in this paper?
basic
They served pink punch at the party.
basic
One cup of coffee in the morning really packs a punch for me.
natural
He was so frustrated that he wanted to punch something.
natural
Use the machine to punch your ticket before you get on the train.
natural