English–German
“kickoff” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanpfɪf/
Example
Die Anpfiffe der Spiele beginnen oft am Abend.
The kickoffs for the games often take place in the evening.
How to say “kickoff” in German
“Kickoff” in German is Anpfiff.
Players stand ready, then one sharp whistle marks the game's first movement.
Example sentences with Anpfiff
Die Fans jubelten beim Anpfiff.
The fans cheered at kickoff.
Tips for using Anpfiff
- Anpfiff bekommen is a colloquial expression meaning to get told off, not to receive a sports kickoff.