German · Food & Drink
"Fish" in German: Fisch
der Fisch
Fish in German is der Fisch, masculine. Plurals are die Fische. On the North Sea coast you will hear Fischbrötchen everywhere.
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How to pronounce Fisch
Say it
fish
/fɪʃ/
fish. Almost like English fish. Short i. Soft final sh sound written sch.
"Fish" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Fisch | the fish Masculine noun; food or animal. | Masculine noun; food or animal. |
| die Fische | the fish (plural) More than one. | More than one. |
| Fischbrötchen | fish sandwich Northern street food. | Northern street food. |
| Fischstäbchen | fish sticks Kids' freezer classic. | Kids' freezer classic. |
How to use Fisch in real life
- 1At a restaurant
Ich nehme den Fisch mit Salat.
I'll take the fish with salad.
Den Fisch accusative.
- 2Market stall
Ist der Fisch heute gefangen?
Was the fish caught today?
Der Fisch as subject.
- 3Aquarium visit
Schau, die Fische schwimmen synchron.
Look, the fish are swimming in sync.
Fische plural for animals.
Mistakes English speakers make with Fisch
Incorrect: Das Fisch schmeckt gut.
Correct: Der Fisch schmeckt gut.
Fisch is masculine: der Fisch.
Incorrect: Zwei Fisch bitte.
Correct: Zwei Fische bitte. / Zweimal Fisch bitte.
Plural Fische, or treat an order as mass with Zweimal Fisch.
Good to know
Friday fish specials still appear in canteens. In Hamburg and along the coast, a Fischbrötchen with onions is a quick lunch—more everyday than fancy seafood dining.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering lunch at a harbour kiosk
ChatPal
Nimmst du Fisch oder vegetarisch?
Are you having fish or vegetarian?
You
Fisch. Ein Fischbrötchen mit Matjes.
Fish. A fish roll with matjes herring.
ChatPal
Ich nehme auch Fisch, aber gebraten.
I'll have fish too, but fried.
You
Gut. Der Fisch hier ist immer frisch.
Good. The fish here is always fresh.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fish" in German
What gender is Fisch?
Masculine: der Fisch.
How do you say fish plural?
Die Fische.
How do you say seafood?
Meeresfrüchte—broader than Fisch alone.
What is Fischstäbchen?
Fish sticks / fish fingers.
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