English–German

“fish” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɪʃ/

Example

Im Teich schwimmen viele Fische.

Many fish are swimming in the pond.

Illustration for Fisch (fish)

How to say “fish” in German

“Fish” in German is Fisch.

One word connects a living creature swimming in a pond with its flesh prepared as food.

Full entry for Fisch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Fisch

Auf dem Markt kaufe ich oft frischen Fisch.

At the market, I often buy fresh fish.

Tips for using Fisch

  • German commonly uses uncountable Fisch for food, as in Ich esse Fisch, but ein Fisch refers to one animal.

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