Angelfish Meaning in English
word
ˈeɪndʒəɫˌfɪʃ
AYN-juhl-fish
ˈeɪndʒəlfɪʃ
AYN-juhl-fish
Definition
An angelfish is a type of fish, known for its flat body and long fins, commonly kept in home aquariums or found in the ocean.
Usage & Nuances
'Angelfish' usually refers to freshwater aquarium fish (Pterophyllum scalare), but can also mean colorful marine species found in oceans. Always singular or plural (angelfish or angelfishes), not 'angel fish.'
Spanish: pez ángelPortuguese (BR): peixe-anjoPortuguese (PT): peixe-anjoChinese (Simplified): 神仙鱼Chinese (Traditional): 神仙魚Hindi: एंजलफिशArabic: سمكة الملاكBengali: এঞ্জেলফিশRussian: скалярия - ангел рыба (морская)Japanese: エンゼルフィッシュVietnamese: cá thần tiênKorean: 엔젤피쉬Turkish: melek balığıUrdu: اینجل فشIndonesian: ikan manfish - ikan malaikat
Example Sentences
There is an angelfish in our aquarium.
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An angelfish has long fins and a flat body.
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My sister loves her angelfish pet.
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Did you see that bright blue angelfish while snorkeling?
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Angelfish can be a little aggressive with other fish.
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I think the angelfish is the most beautiful fish in this tank.
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