Log in Start learning
Illustration of the A1 German word “der Fisch”, which translates to “fish”. A bespectacled fish with a bushy mustache sits at a tiny underwater desk, frantically trying to write a letter while bubbles of frustration blow out of its gills, its fins acting as clumsy, trembling hands.
Learn this word for free

Fisch is one of the A1 words in the free course — with this picture, the audio, and spaced repetition.

derFisch, -e

fish

/fɪʃ/

Examples — Fisch in a sentence

Ich esse gerne Fisch zum Abendessen.

I like to eat fish for dinner.

Der Fisch schwimmt im Fluss.

The fish swims in the river.

How to remember it

Sounds exactly like 'fish'. Imagine a fish that can actually FISCH (fission) into two!

More A1 words

Illustration of the A1 German word “das Fleisch”, which translates to “meat”. A vibrant, cozy butcher shop in the clouds where tender steaks are carved from glowing, juicy sunsets.
das Fleisch

/flaɪ̯ʃ/

Tap to see details

meat

Examples

Ich esse kein Fleisch.

I don't eat meat.

Das Fleisch ist sehr lecker.

The meat is very delicious.

Ask ChatGPT
Illustration of the A1 German word “das Gemüse”, which translates to “vegetables”. A magical garden where carrots and broccoli grow as giant, glowing lanterns lighting up a lush, nighttime patch of earth.
das Gemüse

/ɡəˈmyːzə/

vegetables

Examples

Ich esse viel Gemüse.

I eat a lot of vegetables.

Gemüse ist sehr gesund.

Vegetables are very healthy.

Ask ChatGPT
Illustration of the A1 German word “geöffnet”, which translates to “open (of a shop/restaurant)”. A plump baker hedgehog flings his shop door wide with both paws, beaming ecstatically, warm golden light and a wave of pastry steam bursting out over the doorstep.
geöffnet

/ɡəˈʔœfnət/

open (of a shop/restaurant)

Examples

Der Laden ist jetzt geöffnet.

The shop is open now.

Wann ist das Museum geöffnet?

When is the museum open?

Ask ChatGPT
Illustration of the A1 German word “geschlossen”, which translates to “closed”. A cozy café with lights dimmed, a 'Geschlossen' sign on the door at twilight.
geschlossen

/ɡəˈʃlɔsn̩/

closed

Examples

Die Bank ist heute geschlossen.

The bank is closed today.

Ist das Kino schon geschlossen?

Is the cinema already closed?

Ask ChatGPT
Illustration of the A1 German word “das Getränk”, which translates to “drink, beverage”. Close-up of one enormous frosty glass filling the frame, brimming with a bright fizzing golden drink, big bubbles rising, a curly straw and a slice of lemon perched on the rim, condensation glinting. No people.
das Getränk

/ɡəˈtʁɛŋk/

drink, beverage

Examples

Möchtest du ein kaltes Getränk?

Would you like a cold drink?

Wasser ist mein Lieblingsgetränk.

Water is my favorite drink.

Ask ChatGPT
Illustration of the A1 German word “getrennt”, which translates to “separately (paying)”. A dinner plate splitting cleanly into two, with the food inside hovering separately on each half, defying gravity.
getrennt

/ɡəˈtʁɛnt/

separately (paying)

Examples

Wir möchten bitte getrennt zahlen.

We would like to pay separately, please.

Sie bezahlen immer getrennt.

They always pay separately.

Ask ChatGPT
View this word →
1 / 6

neuter Fleisch — meat

FleischGemüsegeöffnetgeschlossenGetränkgetrenntAll German word pages

Start learning German.
For real this time.

Personalized study plan, exercises, and the full 8-unit A1 course. A1 free forever — plus 14 days of full access, no card needed.

Start A1 free