# der Fischer

der Fischer is a German noun meaning “fisher”. Forms: des Fischers, die Fischer.

## Forms

- Genitive: des Fischers
- Plural: die Fischer

## In other languages

- Русский: рыбак, рыболов
- Українська: рибалка

## Noun

1. fisher, fisherman (male or of unspecified gender)
2. component part in various compound nouns, e.g. Amazonasfischer (“Amazon kingfisher”), Austernfischer (“oystercatcher”)
3. component part in various compounds for different kinds of fishing boats, e.g. Grundschleppnetzfischer (“trawler”)

## Proper name

1. _surname_ Fischer: a common surname originating as an occupation, equivalent to English Fisher

## Examples

- Ich bin Fischer. — I'm a fisher.
- Fischer benutzen Netze. — The fishermen are using nets.
- Die Fischer hoffen auf reichen Fang. — The fishermen are hoping for a big catch.
- Der Fischer hat eine Forelle gefangen. — The fisherman caught a trout.
- Tom ist Jäger und Fischer. — Tom is a hunter and fisherman.

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