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Usages of pfeifen
Der Schiedsrichter pfeift laut, wenn jemand ein Foul macht.
The referee whistles loudly when someone commits a foul.
Heute pfeift die Schiedsrichterin ruhig und klar, was allen Spielerinnen Sicherheit gibt.
Today the female referee whistles calmly and clearly, which gives all the female players confidence.
Der Schiedsrichter zeigt auf den Elfmeterpunkt und pfeift, was einige Fans unfair finden.
The referee points to the penalty spot and whistles, which some fans find unfair.
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