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whistled

/ˈwɪsəld/ /ˈwɪsəlt/

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verb

Pfiff

To make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.

Examples :

"Never whistle at a funeral."

Pfeife niemals auf einer Beerdigung.

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verb

Pfiff

To make a similar sound by forcing air through a musical instrument or a pipe etc.

Examples :

"The stream train whistled as it passed by."

Die Dampflokomotive pfiff, als sie vorbeifuhr.

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verb

Pfiff

To move in such a way as to create a whistling sound.

Examples :

"A bullet whistled past."

Eine Kugel pfiff vorbei.

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verb

Pfiff, pfiff ab

To send, signal, or call by a whistle.

Examples :

"The referee whistled the game to a stop. "

Der Schiedsrichter pfiff das Spiel ab.

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