English–German

“fisherman” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɪʃɐ/

Example

Das Boot des Fischers liegt seit Jahren im Hafen.

The fisherman's boat has been in the harbor for years.

Illustration for Fischer (fisherman)

How to say “fisherman” in German

“Fisherman” in German is Fischer.

A working fisher sorting a catch or tending fishing equipment beside a boat.

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

Example sentences with Fischer

Ich kaufe beim Fischer frischen Fisch.

I buy fresh fish at the fisherman's.

Tips for using Fischer

  • German usually uses Angler for a person fishing with a rod, while Fischer commonly refers to fishing as an occupation.

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