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chirp in German

chirp in German is Pfeifen, Zirpen, zwitschern — chirp means a short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.

chirp in German

Pfeifen
noun
A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.
Zirpen
noun
A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.
zwitschern
verb
(intransitive) To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets; to chitter; to twitter.
tschilpen
verb
(intransitive) To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets; to chitter; to twitter.
tirilieren
verb
(intransitive) To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets; to chitter; to twitter.
schnattern
verb
(intransitive) To speak in a high-pitched staccato.
zirpen
verb
(Canada) To speak rapid insulting comical banter back and forth; to bicker or argue.
fiepen
verb
(Canada) To speak rapid insulting comical banter back and forth; to bicker or argue.

What does "chirp" mean?

  1. noun A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.
    "The chirp of crickets filled the summer night."
  2. verb To make such a short, high-pitched sound.
    "Sparrows chirped noisily outside the window at dawn."
  3. verb Slang: to trash-talk or tease someone, often in sports.
    "The players kept chirping at each other after the foul."
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chirp in a sentence

  • The chirp of crickets filled the summer night.
  • Sparrows chirped noisily outside the window at dawn.
  • The players kept chirping at each other after the foul.

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What is "chirp" in German?

"chirp" in German is Pfeifen, Zirpen, zwitschern. chirp means: A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.

How do you use "chirp" in a sentence?

Example: "The chirp of crickets filled the summer night." In German, "chirp" is Pfeifen, Zirpen, zwitschern.

Are there other ways to say "chirp" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "chirp": Pfeifen, Zirpen, zwitschern, tschilpen, tirilieren, schnattern.

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