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Pfeifen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Pfeifen" is used as verb with the meaning of "whistle", "pipe" or "disregard".
Essential properties of "pfeifen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: pfeifen
- Simple past: pfiff
- Participle: gepfiffen
irregulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "pfeifen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To make a sharp sound by blowing air"
- Definition: "To produce a sharp sound by blowing air through the lips or an object like a whistle."
- Translation(s): whistle, pipe
- Synonym(s): zirpen, trillern
- Related word(s): der Pfiff, die Pfeife
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er kann sehr laut pfeifen.
- Der Schiedsrichter pfeift das Spiel ab.
- Ich habe meinen Hund gepfeift.
2.) "To ignore or disregard"
- Definition: "To ignore or not pay attention to something or someone."
- Translation(s): disregard, ignore, not care about, defy
- Synonym(s): ignorieren, missachten
- Antonym(s): beachten
- Related word(s): die Ignoranz
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er pfeift auf die Regeln.
- Sie pfeift auf seine Meinung.
- Ich pfeife auf das, was sie sagen.
3.) "To sing (like a bird)"
- Definition: "To sing like a bird."
- Translation(s): chirp, warble, sing
- Synonym(s): zwitschern, singen
- Related word(s): der Vogelgesang
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Vögel pfeifen im Garten.
- Er pfeift wie ein Vogel.
- Morgens pfeifen die Amseln immer.
4.) "To make a sharp sound (object)"
- Definition: "To produce a sharp sound from an object like a kettle."
- Translation(s): whistle, hiss, shriek
- Synonym(s): zischen, heulen
- Related word(s): das Zischen, das Heulen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Wasserkocher pfeift, wenn das Wasser kocht.
- Der Zug pfeift laut.
- Die Teekanne pfeift auf dem Herd.
5.) "To play a wind instrument"
- Definition: "To play a musical instrument like a flute."
- Translation(s): play (a flute), pipe, whistle (a tune)
- Synonym(s): spielen, blasen
- Related word(s): die Flöte, das Instrument
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er pfeift eine Melodie auf der Flöte.
- Sie pfeift ein Lied.
- Ich pfeife auf meiner Blockflöte.