fishing
word · lemma: fish
/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
FI-shing
/fˈɪʃɪŋ/
FI-shing
Definition
The activity or sport of catching fish. It can be done for food, for work, or for fun.
Usage & Nuances
'Fishing' is usually an uncountable noun: 'I like fishing,' not usually 'a fishing.' Common combinations include 'go fishing,' 'fishing boat,' 'fishing rod,' and 'fishing trip.' It can also appear before another noun, as in 'fishing village' or 'fishing industry'.
Spanish: pescaPortuguese (BR): pescaPortuguese (PT): pescaChinese (Simplified): 钓鱼 - 捕鱼Chinese (Traditional): 釣魚 - 捕魚Hindi: मछली पकड़नाArabic: صيد السمكBengali: মাছ ধরাRussian: рыбалкаJapanese: 釣りVietnamese: câu cáKorean: 낚시Turkish: balık tutmaUrdu: مچھلی پکڑناIndonesian: memancing
Example Sentences
My dad likes fishing on weekends.
basic
They went fishing by the lake this morning.
basic
Fishing is a popular hobby in this town.
basic
We spent the whole afternoon fishing, but didn't catch anything.
natural
If the weather stays nice, we might go fishing tomorrow.
natural
He's really into fishing and has more gear than he needs.
natural