Fischlein

dasNoun

little fish

English translations

  1. 01

    little fish

Word details

German meaning
Eine Verkleinerungsform von Fisch, also ein kleiner Fisch.
English meaning
A diminutive form of fish, meaning a small fish.
Synonym
Fischchen
German example
Im Teich schwimmen viele kleine Fischlein.
English example
Many small fish swim in the pond.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Fischlein
Plural Form
die Fischlein

Example sentences with “Fischlein”

  1. Ein kleines Fischlein schwimmt im Teich. (A little fish swims in the pond.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Fischlein neuter?

Yes, diminutives ending in '-lein' are always neuter (das Fischlein).