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