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referee in German

referee in German is Schiedsrichter, Schiedsrichterin, Lektor — referee means the official who enforces the rules during a sports match.

referee in German

Schiedsrichter
noun
(sports) An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
Schiedsrichterin
noun
(sports) An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
Lektor
noun
A person who settles a dispute.
Ombudsfrau
noun
A person who settles a dispute.
Ombudsmann
noun
A person who settles a dispute.
Rezensent
noun
A person who settles a dispute.
Schiedsmann
noun
A person who settles a dispute.
Schlichter
noun
A person who settles a dispute.
Befürworter
noun
(UK) A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone. US English: reference.
Empfehlungsgeber
noun
(UK) A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone. US English: reference.
Lektor
noun
(UK) A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone. US English: reference.
Protagonist
noun
(UK) A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone. US English: reference.
Rezensent
noun
(UK) A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone. US English: reference.
Lektor
noun
An expert who judges the manuscript of an article or book to decide if it should be published.
Rezensent
noun
An expert who judges the manuscript of an article or book to decide if it should be published.
beurteilen
verb
To act as a referee.
befürworten
verb
To act as a referee.
empfehlen
verb
To act as a referee.
entscheiden
verb
To act as a referee.
lektorieren
verb
To act as a referee.
pfeifen
verb
To act as a referee.

What does "referee" mean?

  1. noun The official who enforces the rules during a sports match.
    "The referee awarded a penalty kick."
  2. noun A person who provides a reference for someone, such as for a job application.
    "Please list two referees who can vouch for your work experience."
  3. verb To act as the officiating judge of a game.
    "He referees youth soccer games on Saturdays."
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referee in a sentence

  • The referee awarded a penalty kick.
  • Players are not allowed to argue with the referee.
  • Please list two referees who can vouch for your work experience.
  • He referees youth soccer games on Saturdays.

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What is "referee" in German?

"referee" in German is Schiedsrichter, Schiedsrichterin, Lektor. referee means: The official who enforces the rules during a sports match.

How do you use "referee" in a sentence?

Example: "The referee awarded a penalty kick." In German, "referee" is Schiedsrichter, Schiedsrichterin, Lektor.

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

Yes — German has 17 translations listed for "referee": Schiedsrichter, Schiedsrichterin, Lektor, Ombudsfrau, Ombudsmann, Rezensent.

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