scoccare

to shoot (an arrow), to release

verb skohk-KAH-reh Rare

Also means

to strike (an hour)

Usage Note

Scoccare has two main uses: releasing an arrow (scoccare una freccia) or the striking of a clock (scocca la mezzanotte — midnight strikes). It can also mean a moment arriving suddenly: quando scocca l'ora (when the hour comes). The 'sc' before 'o' gives the 'sk' sound.

Examples

"L'arciere scocca la freccia verso il bersaglio."

Natural Translation

The archer shoots the arrow toward the target.

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