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whistle in Dutch

whistle in Dutch is fluitje, fluit, fluittoon — whistle means to make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.

whistle in Dutch

fluitje
noun
A device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound.
fluit
noun
A device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound.
fluittoon
noun
Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.
fluiten
verb

What does "whistle" mean?

  1. verb To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.
    "He whistled a cheerful tune as he walked to work."
  2. noun A small device that makes a shrill sound when air is blown through it, or the sound itself.
    "The coach blew his whistle to end training."

whistle in a sentence

  • He whistled a cheerful tune as he walked to work.
  • The referee whistled to signal the foul.
  • The coach blew his whistle to end training.
  • A sharp whistle came from the kettle on the stove.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "whistle" in Dutch?

"whistle" in Dutch is fluitje, fluit, fluittoon. whistle means: To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.

How do you use "whistle" in a sentence?

Example: "He whistled a cheerful tune as he walked to work." In Dutch, "whistle" is fluitje, fluit, fluittoon.

Are there other ways to say "whistle" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "whistle": fluitje, fluit, fluittoon, fluiten.

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