whistle
whi
ˈwɪ
vi
stle
səl
sēl
British pronunciation
/ˈwɪsəl/

Definice a význam slova „whistle“ v angličtině

to whistle
01

hvízdat

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips
Intransitive
to whistle definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The boy learned how to whistle by watching his grandfather.
Chlapec se naučil hvízdat tím, že sledoval svého dědečka.
She could n't help but whistle in amazement at the breathtaking view.
Nemohla si pomoct a hvízdala úžasem nad dechberoucím výhledem.
02

hvízdat, pískat

to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound
Intransitive
to whistle definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The kettle began to whistle as the water reached boiling point.
Konvice začala pískat, když voda dosáhla bodu varu.
She could hear the train whistle from miles away, signaling its arrival.
Slyšela hvizd vlaku z míle daleko, což signalizovalo jeho příjezd.
03

hvízdat, dát píšťalkou signál

to blow a whistle as a signal to alert or command attention
Intransitive: to whistle for sb
to whistle definition and meaning
example
Příklady
He whistled for the waiter to bring the check after finishing dinner.
Zapískal, aby číšník přinesl účet po večeři.
She quickly whistled for the team to start the play.
Rychle zapískala, aby tým začal hrát.
04

hvízdat

to create a melody or song by producing a high-pitched sound through whistling
Transitive: to whistle a melody or tune
example
Příklady
He began to whistle a cheerful tune while walking down the street.
Začal hvízdat veselou melodii, když šel po ulici.
Sarah whistled a catchy melody while doing household chores.
Sarah hvízdala chytlavou melodii při plnění domácích prací.
05

hvízdat, pískat

to create a sharp, high-pitched sound by moving quickly through a narrow opening or air
example
Příklady
The wind whistled through the cracks in the window, making the house feel cold.
Vítr hvízdal přes praskliny v okně, což způsobilo, že dům byl chladný.
As the arrow flew by, it whistled through the air, signaling its speed.
Když šíp proletěl, hvízdal vzduchem, což signalizovalo jeho rychlost.
01

a small, simple fipple flute or device that produces a high-pitched tone when blown

whistle definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The child plays a tune on a metal whistle.
He learned a song on a wooden whistle.
02

the action of producing a sound to signal, summon, or attract attention

whistle definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The lifeguard 's whistle alerts swimmers to danger.
She gives a whistle to call the dog.
03

píšťala, siréna

a device mounted on locomotives and some railcars that emits a loud, high-pitched sound to signal warnings or communicate with personnel and other trains
example
Příklady
The engineer sounded the whistle to alert workers on the tracks of the approaching train.
Inženýr zapískal na píšťalku, aby varoval dělníky na kolejích před blížícím se vlakem.
During the night, the piercing whistle could be heard from miles away, signaling the train's presence.
Během noci bylo slyšet pronikavé pískání z míle daleko, což signalizovalo přítomnost vlaku.
04

píšťalka, hvizd

a small, handheld device used to produce a high-pitched sound when blown into, often used for communication, signaling, or as a toy for play and fun
example
Příklady
The referee blew the whistle to stop the game after a foul was committed.
Rozhodčí zapískal na píšťalku, aby zastavil hru po faulu.
She carried a whistle with her while hiking in case of emergencies.
Při túře měla u sebe píšťalku pro případ nouze.
05

a high-pitched sound created by rapid movement of air through a narrow opening

example
Příklady
The wind makes a whistle through the chimney.
The car 's tires produce a whistle on the wet road.
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