German word

Fischer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɪʃɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfisherman

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)

More examples

Ich kaufe beim Fischer frischen Fisch.

I buy fresh fish at the fisherman's.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • der Fischer

    the fisherman

  • beim Fischer

    at the fisherman's

  • frischer Fisch vom Fischer

    fresh fish from the fisherman

Similar words

Angler: A person who fishes with a rod for pleasure or as a hobby.
Fischhändler: A person who buys and sells fish for a living.
Fischzüchter: A person who raises fish in ponds or farms for sale.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die beruflich Fische fängt oder im Fischfang arbeitet.

Word origin

The noun is formed from German Fisch and the inherited agent suffix -er, which identifies a person connected with the activity.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • Fischerinfisherwomannoun
  • fischenfishverb
  • Fischereifisherynoun

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