knock

/nɒk/

verb

pukać

/ˈpukat͡ɕ/· czasownik

Also

uderzaćstrącać

Definition

To hit a door or surface with your knuckles to attract attention, or to hit something causing it to move or fall.

Examples

Someone is knocking at the door.

Ktoś puka do drzwi.

He accidentally knocked the vase off the table.

Przypadkowo strącił wazon ze stołu.

The car knocked down a lamppost.

Samochód uderzył w latarnię i ją przewrócił.

Synonyms

tap hit strike

Collocations

knock on the doorknock downknock over

noun

puknięcie

/pukˈɲɛnt͡ɕɛ/· rzeczownik

Also

stuknięcie(n)

Definition

The sound or act of hitting a door or surface.

Examples

I heard a knock at the door.

Usłyszałem puknięcie do drzwi.

There was a loud knock on the window.

Było głośne stuknięcie w okno.

Synonyms

tap rap thump

Collocations

a loud knocka gentle knockdoor knock

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