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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesassobio
Pronunciation / Transliteration: aˈsɔ.bi.u
"Ele deu um assobio para chamar o táxi."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through a small opening between the lips or teeth, or through a small device.
"He gave a sharp whistle to catch the attention of his dog."
- 1
To emit a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the lips or via a device.
"The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the match."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'whistlen', which comes from Old Norse or imitative Germanic roots. It evolved from ancient onomatopoeic representations of the sound made by forcing breath through pursed lips or a small instrument.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Whistle" is said worldwide
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sifflement
Transliteration: sif.lə.mɑ̃
"Il a poussé un sifflement strident."
Pfiff
Transliteration: pfɪf
"Er gab einen lauten Pfiff von sich."
fischio
Transliteration: ˈfiʃ.ʃjo
"L'arbitro ha soffiato nel fischio."
silbido
Transliteration: silˈβi.ðo
"Se escuchó un fuerte silbido en la calle."
assobio
Transliteration: aˈsɔ.bi.u
"Ele deu um assobio para chamar o táxi."
सीटी
Transliteration: seeti
"उसने कुत्ते को बुलाने के लिए सीटी बजाई।"
口哨
Transliteration: kǒu shào
"裁判吹响了口哨。"
휘파람
Transliteration: hwiparam
"그는 길을 걸으며 휘파람을 불었다."
口笛
Transliteration: kuchibue
"彼らは陽気に口笛を吹いた。"
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