Meaning 1neutral · 82%
An official who directs a game impartially and acts when rules are broken.
Natural examples
Der Schiedsrichter pfeift das Spiel an.
The referee starts the match with a whistle.
Der Schiedsrichter zeigt dem Spieler die gelbe Karte.
The referee shows the player a yellow card.
Nach dem Abpfiff spricht die Trainerin mit dem Schiedsrichter.
After the final whistle, the coach speaks with the referee.
Usage note
Schiedsrichter is masculine; Schiedsrichterin is the feminine form. The plural is Schiedsrichter.
Mini-lesson: Schiedsrichter
An official who directs a game impartially and acts when rules are broken. Schiedsrichter is masculine; Schiedsrichterin is the feminine form. The plural is Schiedsrichter.
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