German word

Tisch

Pronunciation

IPA/tɪʃ/

Meaning

  • masculine noundesk

Example

Ich lege das Buch auf den Tisch.

I put the book on the desk.

Illustration for Tisch (desk)

More examples

Kannst du bitte den Tisch abräumen?

Could you please clear off the table?

Core concept

A raised, flat surface supported by legs, used for writing, eating, working, or placing things.

Common phrases

  • den Tisch abräumen

    clear off the table

  • auf den Tisch stellen

    place on the table

Similar words

Esstisch: A household table mainly used for eating meals.
Schreibtisch: A desk arranged for writing, computer work, and other seated tasks.

Definition in German

Ein Grundmöbel mit einer ebenen Fläche, an dem Menschen Gegenstände ablegen, zusammen essen oder arbeiten.

Word origin

German Tisch comes through Old High German tisc from Latin discus and ultimately Greek diskos, referring to a flat disk or surface.

Usage tips

  • Tisch is masculine, with the plural Tische; auf den Tisch takes the accusative for movement, while am Tisch takes the dative for location.

Other meanings

  • tablenoun

Related words

  • Tischlercabinetmakernoun
  • Tischdecketableclothnoun

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