Beginner Sports & Games

Referee

/ˌrefəˈriː/ noun

Meaning

An official who supervises a match to ensure the rules are followed.

हिंदी मेंएक अधिकारी जो नियमों का पालन सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किसी मैच की देखरेख करता है।

Example Sentences

“The referee showed a yellow card.”

रेफरी ने पीला कार्ड दिखाया।

“Players must respect the referee's decision.”

खिलाड़ियों को रेफरी के फैसले का सम्मान करना चाहिए।

⚠ Common Mistake

Often shortened informally to "ref" in speech — the full word is used in formal writing.

Good to Know

Synonyms
umpire, official
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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