In German
Fisch
Meaning: fish
Formal or informal? “Fisch” is the word for fish, both the animal and the food. For meat, the word is “Fleisch”, which is different.
Example sentences
Am Freitag essen wir Fisch.
On Friday we eat fish.
Der Fisch schwimmt im Teich.
The fish swims in the pond.
Ich mag Fisch mit Kartoffeln.
I like fish with potatoes.
Grammar note
“Der Fisch” is masculine, so it takes “der” and “ein”. The plural is “die Fische”, which is used for several fish.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Fisch” (fish) with “Fleisch” (meat). The two words look alike, but one is a fish and the other is meat.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between “Fisch” and “Fleisch”?
“Fisch” is fish, while “Fleisch” is meat from land animals.
What is the plural of “Fisch”?
“Die Fische”, for several fish.