Fischen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fischen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fish", "catch fish" or "to fish for".

Essential properties of "fischen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: fischen
  • Simple past: fischte
  • Participle: gefischt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "fischen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To catch fish or aquatic animals"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er geht oft im See fischen.He often goes fishing in the lake.
  2. Wir fischen heute im Fluss.We are fishing in the river today.
  3. Sie fischen nach Forellen im Teich.They are fishing for trout in the pond.

2.) "To seek or obtain something subtly or with effort"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er fischt nach Informationen.He is fishing for information.
  2. Sie fischen nach Komplimenten.She is fishing for compliments.
  3. Er fischt im Trüben nach Hinweisen.He is fishing in troubled waters for clues.
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