German Conversation · Level 127
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German word
Schlusspfiff
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃlʊsˌpfɪf/
Meaning
- masculine nounfinal whistle
Example
Mit dem Schlusspfiff endete das Spiel.
The match ended with the final whistle.
More examples
Beim Schlusspfiff standen alle Spieler auf.
At the final whistle, all the players stood up.
Core concept
The sharp signal that freezes a game or round at its endpoint.
Common phrases
beim Schlusspfiff
at the final whistle
Similar words
Abpfiff: A common whistle signal marking the end of a match.
Anpfiff: The opening whistle that signals the start of a match.
Definition in German
Ein Pfiff, der das Ende eines Spiels oder einer Runde anzeigt.
Word origin
The compound joins Schluss ('end' or 'closing') and Pfiff ('whistle' or 'whistling sound'), with the second element determining the masculine gender.
Usage tips
- Abpfiff is a common near-synonym for the end-of-play signal, whereas Anpfiff refers to the signal that starts play.
Opposites
- Anpfiffkickoffnoun