der Anpfiff
Translation
kick-off, whistle, start
Examples
Der Anpfiff ist um 20 Uhr.
The kick-off is at 8 p.m.
Alle warteten auf den Anpfiff.
Everyone was waiting for the kick-off.
Grammar Patterns
der Anpfiff as subject or object The Anpfiff (kick-off) is at 3 p.m.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beginn, Start, Spielbeginn; Antonym: Abpfiff
Etymology
From 'an-' (at, on) and 'Pfiff' (whistle). Literally a 'whistle at' the start of something.
Memory Tips
Imagine a referee blowing a whistle ('Pfiff') 'at' ('an') the players to start the game.