verb
pfeifen
fütyülni
Mit dem Mund oder mit einem kleinen Gerät einen hohen Ton machen.
The German word "pfeifen" is a verb meaning "to whistle".
- It is not a compound, so it stands as one word.
- The onomatopoeic root imitates the sound of whistling.
Similar words:
- zischen (to hiss) — differs as it refers to a sharp, sibilant sound, not a clear whistle.
- pusten (to blow) — involves blowing air but not necessarily producing a whistle sound.
Difference:
- pfeifen specifically means creating a musical or calling sound by forcing air through pursed lips or an instrument.
- Other words describe different kinds of sounds or actions involving air but without the musical tone characteristic of whistling.
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Examples
Nach dem Foul musste Peter laut pfeifen.verb
A szabálytalanság után Péternek hangosan kellett fütyülnie.
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