Pounded Meaning in English
word · lemma: pound
ˈpaʊndɪd
POWN-did
pˈaʊndɪd
POWND-id
Definition
Hit or crushed something repeatedly with force. It can also describe a loud, rhythmic noise or a strong beating feeling, like your heart.
Usage & Nuances
'Pounded' is often used for physical action (e.g., 'pounded garlic', 'pounded on the door') and for describing loud noises or a strong heartbeat ('My heart pounded'). Formality is neutral. Don't confuse with 'ground' (from 'grind'); 'pounded' is specifically about hitting or crushing with force.
Spanish: golpeado - machacado - aporreadoPortuguese (BR): bater - amassado - esmurradoPortuguese (PT): esmagado - batido - amassadoChinese (Simplified): 捣碎 - 猛击 - 冲击Chinese (Traditional): 捶打 - 搗碎 - 衝擊Hindi: कूटा गया - पीटा गयाArabic: مهروس - مضروب بقوةBengali: জোরে মারা - ঠোকা - চূর্ণ করাRussian: колотил - стучал - дробилJapanese: 叩いた - 激しく打ち付けた - 砕いたVietnamese: đập mạnh - giãKorean: 세게 두드렸다 - 두드려 부쉈다Turkish: vurmak - ezmek - dövmekUrdu: زور سے مارا - کچل دیاIndonesian: memukul keras - menumbuk - menghantam
Example Sentences
She pounded the spices in a mortar.
basic
He pounded on the door until someone opened it.
basic
My heart pounded with excitement.
basic
The rain pounded against the windows all night.
natural
His head pounded after the loud concert.
natural
The workers pounded the pavement during the protest march.
natural