The referee signaled the end of the game.
The referee signaled the end of the game.
English
referee
ˌrefəˈri, ˌref.əˈriː, ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː, ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː
Meaning: a person who makes sure players follow the rules in a sports game
Listen to pronunciation
Example sentences
The referee blew the whistle to start the match.
The referee blew the whistle to start the match.
The captain called heads before the referee flipped the coin.
The captain called heads before the referee flipped the coin.
The referee called a foul and gave him a warning.
The referee called a foul and gave him a warning.
The player was fined for showing disrespect to the referee.
The player was fined for showing disrespect to the referee.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in sports like soccer, basketball, and boxing. In some sports, they are called umpires.
Sottaku
About Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.