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“whistle” in German

German

AlsoPfeife · pfeifen

Pronunciation

IPA/pfɪf/

Example

Der Pfiff des Schiedsrichters beendete das Spiel.

The referee's whistle ended the game.

Illustration for Pfiff (whistle)

How to say “whistle” in German

“Whistle” in German is Pfiff.

A brief, sharp whistle that adds a spark of cleverness and lively energy.

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

Example sentences with Pfiff

Das neue Stück hat wirklich Pfiff.

The new piece really has a twist.

Tips for using Pfiff

  • Pfiff is masculine, with the plural Pfiffe, so the forms are der Pfiff and die Pfiffe.

Other German words for “whistle”

Der Trainer hat eine Pfeife um den Hals.

The coach has a whistle around his neck.

Ich pfeife jeden Morgen.

I whistle every morning.

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