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fish

fish

Meaning of fish

catch fish

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EN-UK/ˈfɪʃ/
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fish with Russian translation

fish usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

В воскресенье им нравится рыбачить с причала с простыми удочками.

On Sunday they like to fish from the jetty with simple rods.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Завтра утром, перед завтраком, я собираюсь рыбачить у камышей.

I'll fish near the reeds tomorrow morning before breakfast.

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fish belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

fishрыбачить
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

fish synonyms

Related words worth learning together

angle
A slightly old-fashioned or formal verb meaning to fish with a rod and line (angle = fish with a hook and line).
cast a line
Phrase meaning to throw out a fishing line; focuses on the specific action involved in fishing.
catch
Broader verb meaning to capture or seize something; can mean catching fish but also used for many other things.
net
To catch with a net or to secure a result (also used in finance/sport); more method-specific than 'fish'.
hook
To catch with a hook; method-specific and commonly used literally and figuratively (e.g., 'hook someone').
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🇬🇧en

A slightly old-fashioned or formal verb meaning to fish with a rod and line (angle = fish with a hook and line).

A2Rarely

He spent the afternoon angling by the river.

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🇬🇧en
cast a line

Phrase meaning to throw out a fishing line; focuses on the specific action involved in fishing.

A2Rarely

He cast a line into the river and waited patiently.

🇬🇧en

Broader verb meaning to capture or seize something; can mean catching fish but also used for many other things.

A2Very Often

He caught three trout yesterday.

🇬🇧en

To catch with a net or to secure a result (also used in finance/sport); more method-specific than 'fish'.

A2Rarely

The fishermen netted a large haul before dawn.

🇬🇧en

To catch with a hook; method-specific and commonly used literally and figuratively (e.g., 'hook someone').

A2Often

He hooked a bass and had to reel it in carefully.

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fish means fish. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce fish

/ˈfɪʃ/

fish translation

fish

fish examples

On Sunday they like to fish from the jetty with simple rods.

fish transcription

/ˈfɪʃ/, /ˈfɪʃ/

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fish meaning: what does it mean?

catch fish

fish pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

fish is pronounced as /ˈfɪʃ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

fish definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

On Sunday they like to fish from the jetty with simple rods. Translation: В воскресенье им нравится рыбачить с причала с простыми удочками.

Is fish part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, fish can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is fish part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, fish can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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