dobogni

Dobogni is a Hungarian verb meaning to beat, to throb, or to pulse. It describes rhythmic motion produced by a heart, by drums, or by other sources of vibration. The infinitive form is dobogni, and the verb is used in both literal and figurative contexts.

In literal use, it commonly describes the heartbeat: "A szívem gyorsan dobog." It can also refer to rhythmic sounds such as drums or machinery. The sense can extend to any object or phenomenon that moves or resonates in a regular, beating rhythm.

Related forms include the noun dobogás, which denotes the act or result of beating or throbbing, and the present participle dobogó, which functions as an adjective meaning throbbing or drumming. For example, "a dobogó szív" means a throbbing heart, and "egy dobogó ütem" can describe a drumming rhythm.

Dobogni is used both in everyday language and in literary or metaphorical expressions, where beating or pulsation can symbolize emotion, anticipation, or urgency. Its usage and nuances depend on context, with the verb often appearing in phrases that describe physical sensations, musical rhythms, or intensified feelings.

See also: dobogás, dobogó, szív dobogása.