die Pfeife, -n
pipe · whistle
Ein kleines Ding, in das man bläst, damit ein lauter Ton entsteht. Es kann auch ein langes Rohr zum Rauchen sein.
The German word "Pfeife" is a noun that means "pipe" or "whistle". It can refer to a smoking pipe or a whistle, such as those used by referees or in musical instruments. The underlying verb "pfeifen" means "to whistle" or "to pipe". Similar words in German include "Flöte" (flute), "Signalhorn" (bugle), and "Trillerpfeife" (whistle, specifically the type used by referees).
Differences:
- Flöte: Refers specifically to a woodwind musical instrument, typically longer and played transversely.
- Signalhorn: Generally used to refer to horns that emit a loud sound for signaling purposes, not necessarily requiring whistling.
- Trillerpfeife: Refers specifically to a kind of whistle used in sports or by referees to draw attention or signal something.
"Pfeife" is a broader term and can refer to both the act of whistling and to items used for smoking or signaling.
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Examples
Er spielt eine Melodie auf seiner Pfeife.noun
He plays a melody on his pipe.
Auf dem Flohmarkt habe ich zwei alte Pfeifen gefunden.noun
At the flea market I found two old pipes.
Hörst du das laute Signal der Pfeife?noun
Do you hear the loud signal of the whistle?
Der Schiedsrichter bläst in die Pfeife.noun
The referee blows the whistle.
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