This is the 7423rd most frequent Dutch word.
bonken
"Bonken" means "to bang" or "to knock loudly" in English.
In this sentence, 'bonken' is used to describe a loud and forceful knocking sound on a door.
Ik hoor iemand op de deur bonken.
I hear someone banging on the door.
Here 'bonken' refers to the heavy and rapid beating of the heart caused by heightened emotions or stress.
Mijn hart begon te bonken van de spanning.
My heart started pounding from the tension.
In this instance, 'bonken' denotes the action of repeatedly hitting or hammering on a hard surface.