No. 14,782 in German
pfeifen
"To whistle" or "to pipe."
In a sentence
Die Kinder pfeifen ein fröhliches Lied.
The children are whistling a cheerful tune.
Here, 'pfeifen' means 'to whistle', indicating the act of producing sound using one's lips.
Der Schiedsrichter pfeift das Spiel ab.
The referee is blowing the whistle to end the game.
In this context, 'pfeifen' refers to the action of blowing a whistle, which is associated with referees signaling actions in sports.
Er pfeift auf die Regeln.
He doesn't care about the rules.
Here, 'pfeifen auf' is a figurative phrase meaning 'to disregard' or 'to not care about', showcasing idiomatic usage.
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