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to whistle
01
pfeifen
to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips
Intransitive
Beispiele
The coach whistled sharply to signal the end of the practice.
Der Trainer pfiff scharf, um das Ende des Trainings zu signalisieren.
02
pfeifen, trillern
to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound
Intransitive
Beispiele
She could hear the train whistle from miles away, signaling its arrival.
Sie konnte das Pfeifen des Zuges von Meilen entfernt hören, das seine Ankunft signalisierte.
03
pfeifen, mit einer Pfeife signalisieren
to blow a whistle as a signal to alert or command attention
Intransitive: to whistle for sb
Beispiele
She quickly whistled for the team to start the play.
Sie pfiff schnell, damit das Team das Spiel beginnt.
04
pfeifen
to create a melody or song by producing a high-pitched sound through whistling
Transitive: to whistle a melody or tune
Beispiele
He tried to whistle a tune, but it came out more like a squeak.
Er versuchte, eine Melodie zu pfeifen, aber es klang mehr wie ein Quietschen.
05
pfeifen, zischen
to create a sharp, high-pitched sound by moving quickly through a narrow opening or air
Beispiele
She enjoyed the sound of the breeze as it whistled through the trees.
Sie genoss den Klang der Brise, als sie durch die Bäume pfiff.
Whistle
01
a small, simple fipple flute or device that produces a high-pitched tone when blown
Beispiele
He learned a song on a wooden whistle.
02
the action of producing a sound to signal, summon, or attract attention
Beispiele
The conductor 's whistle directs the marching band.
03
Pfeife, Sirene
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
Beispiele
A short blast of the whistle indicated to passengers waiting on the platform that the train was about to depart.
Ein kurzer Pfiff der Pfeife signalisierte den wartenden Passagieren auf dem Bahnsteig, dass der Zug gleich abfahren würde.
04
Pfeife, Trillerpfeife
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
Beispiele
The lifeguard used a whistle to alert swimmers of the approaching storm.
Der Rettungsschwimmer benutzte eine Pfeife, um die Schwimmer vor dem nahenden Sturm zu warnen.
05
a high-pitched sound created by rapid movement of air through a narrow opening
Beispiele
A whistle rises as air passes through the pipe.
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whistling
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