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“final whistle” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃlʊsˌpfɪf/

Example

Mit dem Schlusspfiff endete das Spiel.

The match ended with the final whistle.

Illustration for Schlusspfiff (final whistle)

How to say “final whistle” in German

“Final whistle” in German is Schlusspfiff.

The sharp signal that freezes a game or round at its endpoint.

Full entry for Schlusspfiff: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Schlusspfiff

Beim Schlusspfiff standen alle Spieler auf.

At the final whistle, all the players stood up.

Tips for using Schlusspfiff

  • Abpfiff is a common near-synonym for the end-of-play signal, whereas Anpfiff refers to the signal that starts play.

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