Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To make a high clear sound by forcing air through nearly closed lips.
Natural examples
Der Junge pfiff laut nach seinem Hund.
The boy whistled loudly for his dog.
Sie pfiff eine bekannte Melodie vor sich hin.
She whistled a familiar tune to herself.
Im Stadion pfiffen die Fans nach dem Schiedsrichter.
At the stadium, fans whistled for the referee.
Usage note
Pfeifen is strong: pfeift, pfiff, hat gepfiffen. It can stand alone or take a melody as an accusative object.
Mini-lesson: pfeifen
To make a high clear sound by forcing air through nearly closed lips. Pfeifen is strong: pfeift, pfiff, hat gepfiffen. It can stand alone or take a melody as an accusative object.
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