пинать

This is the 14739th most frequent Russian word.


пинать

"Пинать" means "to kick."


In this sentence, 'пинал' signifies the act of kicking, indicative of a physical interaction with an object, in this case, a ball.

Он пинал мяч на пляже.

He was kicking the ball on the beach.


Here, 'пинать' is used figuratively to mean to criticize or reproach someone for a shortcoming.

Не надо пинать его за опоздание.

Do not criticize him for being late.


In this example, 'пинали' metaphorically conveys the feeling of being physically strained or harshly treated, contributing to a tired state.

Я устал, как будто меня весь день пинали.

I am tired as if I had been kicked all day.