German Conversation · Level 143
30 words
German word
Anpfiff
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanpfɪf/
Meaning
- masculine nounkickoff
Example
Die Anpfiffe der Spiele beginnen oft am Abend.
The kickoffs for the games often take place in the evening.
More examples
Die Fans jubelten beim Anpfiff.
The fans cheered at kickoff.
Core concept
Players stand ready, then one sharp whistle marks the game's first movement.
Common phrases
kurz vor dem Anpfiff
shortly before kickoff
zum Anpfiff erscheinen
arrive for kickoff
beim Anpfiff jubeln
cheer at kickoff
Similar words
Anstoß: A kick that begins play, especially in football.
Pfiff: A brief whistle sound serving as a signal.
Spielbeginn: The formal moment when a game starts.
Definition in German
Der Start eines Spiels, besonders der Moment, in dem der Schiedsrichter pfeift.
Word origin
The noun Anpfiff comes from anpfeifen, with an- marking the start of an action and Pfiff denoting a sharp whistle or sound.
Usage tips
- Anpfiff bekommen is a colloquial expression meaning to get told off, not to receive a sports kickoff.
Other meanings
- starting signalnoun
Opposites
- Abpfifffinal whistlenoun
- Spielendeend of the gamenoun
Related words
- anpfeifenstart a game with a whistleverb