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goldfish

 

[ หˆษกoสŠldfษชสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal species

Goldfish are small, ornamental freshwater fish that are popular as pets. They are known for their bright orange color and can live for many years with proper care. Goldfish belong to the carp family and have been domesticated for hundreds of years.

Synonyms

carp, fancy goldfish

Examples of usage

  • My son wants a goldfish for his birthday.
  • The goldfish swam gracefully in the bowl.
  • She has a collection of different goldfish species.
  • They set up a beautiful aquarium with goldfish.
Context #2 | Noun

pet fish

As a common pet, the goldfish is often kept in aquariums or bowls. They require a well-maintained environment to thrive, including clean water and proper feeding.

Synonyms

aquarium fish, pet fish

Examples of usage

  • He carefully cleaned the goldfish tank.
  • Goldfish are easy pets for beginners.
  • They learned how to care for their goldfish.
  • Goldfish can be quite entertaining to watch.

Translations

Translations of the word "goldfish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peixe dourado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‹เคจเฅ‡ เค•เคพ เคฎเค›เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Goldfisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ikan mas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพะปะพั‚ะธะน ั€ะธะฑะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zล‚ota rybka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡‘้ญš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poisson rouge

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pez dorado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผs fish

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธˆ๋ถ•์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูƒุฉ ุฐู‡ุจูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zlata rybka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zlatรก rybka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡‘้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zlata ribica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gullfiskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปั‚ั‹ะฝ ะฑะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฅแƒ แƒแƒก แƒ—แƒ”แƒ•แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑzฤฑl balฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pez dorado

Etymology

The term 'goldfish' originates from the Old English word 'gลldfisc,' where 'gลld' means gold and 'fisc' means fish. The species has been cultivated since the Tang Dynasty in China (around 618-907 AD) and was initially bred for food. Over time, it became popular as an ornamental fish, prized for its beauty and variety. The goldfish was introduced to Europe in the 17th century and quickly gained popularity. Due to selective breeding, many color varieties and forms have been developed, leading to the various types of goldfish we see today. Goldfish continue to be an enduring symbol of luck and prosperity in many cultures.