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

Definition und Bedeutung von „whistle“ im Englischen

to whistle
01

pfeifen

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips
Intransitive
to whistle definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The boy learned how to whistle by watching his grandfather.
Der Junge lernte, zu pfeifen, indem er seinem Großvater zusah.
She could n't help but whistle in amazement at the breathtaking view.
Sie konnte nicht anders, als vor Staunen über die atemberaubende Aussicht zu pfeifen.
02

pfeifen, trillern

to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound
Intransitive
to whistle definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The kettle began to whistle as the water reached boiling point.
Der Wasserkocher begann zu pfeifen, als das Wasser den Siedepunkt erreichte.
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
to whistle definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
He whistled for the waiter to bring the check after finishing dinner.
Er pfiff, damit der Kellner nach dem Abendessen die Rechnung bringt.
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
example
Beispiele
He began to whistle a cheerful tune while walking down the street.
Er begann, eine fröhliche Melodie zu pfeifen, während er die Straße entlang ging.
Sarah whistled a catchy melody while doing household chores.
Sarah pfiff eine eingängige Melodie, während sie Hausarbeiten erledigte.
05

pfeifen, zischen

to create a sharp, high-pitched sound by moving quickly through a narrow opening or air
example
Beispiele
The wind whistled through the cracks in the window, making the house feel cold.
Der Wind pfiff durch die Ritzen im Fenster und ließ das Haus kalt erscheinen.
As the arrow flew by, it whistled through the air, signaling its speed.
Als der Pfeil vorbeiflog, pfiff er durch die Luft und signalisierte so seine Geschwindigkeit.
Whistle
01

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

whistle definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
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
Beispiele
The lifeguard 's whistle alerts swimmers to danger.
She gives a whistle to call the dog.
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
example
Beispiele
The engineer sounded the whistle to alert workers on the tracks of the approaching train.
Der Ingenieur blies die Pfeife, um die Arbeiter auf den Gleisen vor dem herannahenden Zug zu warnen.
During the night, the piercing whistle could be heard from miles away, signaling the train's presence.
Während der Nacht war das durchdringende Pfeifen meilenweit zu hören, das die Anwesenheit des Zuges signalisierte.
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
example
Beispiele
The referee blew the whistle to stop the game after a foul was committed.
Der Schiedsrichter pfiff die Pfeife, um das Spiel nach einem Foul zu unterbrechen.
She carried a whistle with her while hiking in case of emergencies.
Sie trug eine Pfeife bei sich, während sie wanderte, für den Fall eines Notfalls.
05

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

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