Hecht

pike (fish)

noun HEKHT Rare

Usage Note

Hecht (Esox lucius) is a large predatory freshwater fish, the apex predator in many German lakes. Its German name is also an informal term for a bold, capable person: ein echter Hecht. Plural: die Hechte.

Examples

"Der Hecht lauert regungslos zwischen den Wasserpflanzen auf seine Beute."

Natural Translation

The pike lurks motionless among the water plants waiting for its prey.

Literal Translation

The pike lurks motionlessly between the water plants for its prey.

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