Abpfeifen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abpfeifen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to whistle off", "to blow the whistle on (a game)" or "to end (a game) with a whistle".

Essential properties of "abpfeifen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abpfeifen
  • Simple past: pfiff ab
  • Participle: abgepfiffen

See full conjugation of abpfeifen

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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 "abpfeifen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To whistle off (a game)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Schiedsrichter hat das Spiel abgepfiffen.The referee whistled off the game.
  2. Nach 90 Minuten wurde das Fußballspiel abgepfiffen.After 90 minutes, the football game was whistled off.
  3. Der Schiedsrichter musste das Match abpfeifen wegen des Wetters.The referee had to whistle off the match due to the weather.

2.) "To call off abruptly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Chef hat das Projekt abgepfiffen.The boss called off the project.
  2. Die Polizei hat die Demonstration abgepfiffen.The police called off the demonstration.
  3. Er hat die Diskussion abrupt abgepfiffen.He abruptly called off the discussion.
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