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Fischer

fisherman, fisher

noun FISH-er Rare
People & Society Professions

Usage Note

Fischer can be a commercial fisherman (Berufsfischer) or a leisure angler. In professional use it refers specifically to those who fish commercially in rivers, lakes, or the sea; the compound Teichwirt covers fish-farm operators. Feminine: Fischerin.

Examples

"Der Fischer legte seine Netze im Morgengrauen aus."

Natural Translation

The fisherman set out his nets at dawn.

Literal Translation

The fisherman laid his nets out at dawn.

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