Translation of Italian word "fischiare" to English
fischiare
/fisˈkja.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'fischiare' means 'to whistle, to boo' (To whistle, to boo). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A near-synonym is 'sibilare' (to hiss), though the two differ in register or connotation.
🇬🇧 English
to whistle, to boo
Example
L'arbitro fischia la fine della partita di calcio.
The referee whistles the end of soccer match.
I tifosi delusi incominciano a fischiare la squadra di casa.
Disappointed fans begin to boo the home team.
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Common phrases
- fischiare a qualcuno— to boo someone
- I tifosi delusi incominciano a fischiare la squadra di casa.— Disappointed fans begin to boo the home team.
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What does the Italian word "fischiare" mean?▼
The Italian word "fischiare" means "to whistle, to boo" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "L'arbitro fischia la fine della partita di calcio." (which translates as "The referee whistles the end of soccer match.").
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