verb
pfeifen
whistle
Mit dem Mund oder mit einem kleinen Gerät einen hohen Ton machen.
The German word "pfeifen" is a verb that means "to whistle". It can refer to producing a high-pitched sound by blowing air through pursed lips or through an instrument, as well as the sound itself.
- Root word: "Pfeife" – noun meaning "whistle" (the device).
Similar words:
- "trällern" – to warble or sing lightly
- "zwitschern" – to chirp (like birds)
- "pfeifen lassen" – to have something whistled or blow a whistle (context-dependent)
Difference:
- "Pfeifen" focuses on the act of producing a whistling sound (mouth or instrument).
- "Trällern" and "zwitschern" relate more to singing or bird sounds.
- "Pfeifen lassen" can imply arranging or allowing something to be whistled, not the act itself.
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Examples
Der Schiedsrichter pfeift das Spiel an.verb
The referee whistles to start the game.
Nach dem Foul musste Peter laut pfeifen.verb
After the foul, Peter had to whistle loudly.
Der Schiedsrichter pfeift laut auf dem Spielfeld.verb
The referee whistles loudly on the field.
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