whistle
US /ˈwɪs.əl/
UK /ˈwɪs.əl/
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Pfiff, Pfeife
a clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through a small hole between partly closed lips, or through a device that produces such a sound
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He let out a loud whistle to get their attention.
Er stieß einen lauten Pfiff aus, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
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The referee blew his whistle to signal the end of the game.
Der Schiedsrichter blies in seine Pfeife, um das Ende des Spiels anzuzeigen.
1.
pfeifen
to make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small hole between partly closed lips, or through a device that produces such a sound
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He began to whistle a cheerful tune as he walked.
Er begann, eine fröhliche Melodie zu pfeifen, während er ging.
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The train whistled as it approached the station.
Der Zug pfiff, als er sich dem Bahnhof näherte.