fish
word
/ˈfɪʃ/
fish
/fˈɪʃ/
fish
Definition
A fish is an animal that lives in water and usually has scales and fins. The word can also mean the meat from these animals that people eat.
Usage & Nuances
'Fish' is both singular and plural; do not add 'es' for the plural (one fish, two fish). In food contexts, 'fish' means the meat, not just the animal. In Spanish, 'pez' means the animal alive, while 'pescado' is for food.
Spanish: pez - pescadoPortuguese (BR): peixePortuguese (PT): peixeChinese (Simplified): 鱼Chinese (Traditional): 魚Hindi: मछलीArabic: سمكة - أسماكBengali: মাছRussian: рыбаJapanese: 魚Vietnamese: cáKorean: 물고기 - 생선 (음식)Turkish: balıkUrdu: مچھلیIndonesian: ikan
Example Sentences
There is a fish in the aquarium.
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She likes to watch the fish swim.
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We ate grilled fish for dinner.
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He caught a huge fish at the lake yesterday.
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My dad goes fishing every weekend with his friends.
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I’m not a big fan of fish, but I’ll try a little.
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