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fish

[ fɪʃ ]

Noun / Verb

Oxford 3000 The animal kingdom

^{Context #1 | Noun}

seafood

A limbless cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins living wholly in water.

Synonyms

aquatic creature, marine animal, seafood

Examples of usage

Many people enjoy eating fish as a source of protein.
Salmon is a popular type of fish.
The fish in the aquarium were brightly colored.
She ordered fish and chips for lunch.
The fisherman was proud of his catch.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

to try to catch fish

To attempt to catch fish, either as a recreational activity or for commercial purposes.

Synonyms

angling, netting, trawling

Examples of usage

We went fishing early in the morning.
He enjoys fishing in the lake.
The fishermen were hoping for a good catch.

Translations

Translations of the word "fish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 peixe

🇮🇳 मछली

🇩🇪 Fisch

🇮🇩 ikan

🇺🇦 риба

🇵🇱 ryba

🇯🇵 魚

🇫🇷 poisson

🇪🇸 pez

🇹🇷 balık

🇰🇷 물고기

🇸🇦 سمك

🇨🇿 ryba

🇸🇰 ryba

🇨🇳 鱼

🇸🇮 riba

🇮🇸 fiskur

🇰🇿 балық

🇬🇪 თევზი

🇦🇿 balıq

🇲🇽 pez

Word origin

The word 'fish' comes from Old English 'fisc', which is related to Dutch 'vis' and German 'Fisch'. Fish have been an important food source for humans throughout history, with evidence of fishing dating back to prehistoric times. Fishing has also played a significant role in many cultures and economies around the world.