VERB

fischen/ˈfɪʃn̩/to fish; to angle; to catch fish

fischen is a German verb that means to fish, to angle, or to catch fish. It is pronounced /ˈfɪʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fischte" and the past participle is "gefischt".

Definitions

1.to catch fish, especially as a leisure activity or occupation(fishing)

a.to attempt to catch fish using a rod, net, etc.

Am Wochenende gehe ich mit meinem Vater am See fischen.—On the weekend I go fishing with my father at the lake.

Conjugation

Infinitivefischen
Present (ich)fische
Present (du)fischst
Present (er/sie/es)fischt
Preterite (ich)fischte
Participle IIgefischt
Konjunktiv II (ich)fischte
Imperative (singular)fische
Imperative (plural)fischt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "fischen" mean in English?
"fischen" means to fish, to angle, or to catch fish. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "fischen"?
"fischen" is pronounced /ˈfɪʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "fischen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "fischen" is "gefischt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "fischen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "fischen" becomes "fischte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "fischen"?
"fischen" is a verb in German.

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