Zoeken
to whistle
01
fluiten, een fluittoon maken
to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips
Intransitive
02
fluiten, sissen
to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound
Intransitive
03
fluiten, fluiten om aandacht te vragen
to blow a whistle as a signal to alert or command attention
Intransitive: to whistle for sb
04
fluiten, zingen
to create a melody or song by producing a high-pitched sound through whistling
Transitive: to whistle a melody or tune
05
fluiten, een fluit-geluid maken
to create a sharp, high-pitched sound by moving quickly through a narrow opening or air
Whistle
01
fluit, fluitje
an inexpensive fipple flute
02
gefluit, fluit
the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
03
fluit
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
04
fluitje, fluiten
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
05
fluit, fluittoon
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
whistle
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whistler
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whistler
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whistling
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whistling
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Voorbeeld
The coach whistled sharply to signal the end of the practice.
He whistled loudly to get the dog's attention from across the park.
He whistled softly to himself as he worked in the garden.
The boy learned how to whistle by watching his grandfather.
The kettle whistled loudly when the water was ready.
