der Fischer
fisherman
A person who catches fish professionally or as a hobby.
EXAMPLE
Jeden Morgen fährt der Fischer mit seinem Kutter aufs Meer hinaus.
Every morning, the fisherman heads out to sea with his cutter.
der Fischer
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Meanings
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Word family
The word 'Fischer' (fisherman) is derived directly from the verb 'fischen' (to fish). The ending '-er' is often used in German to refer to a male person who performs a particular activity.
EXAMPLE
Wer fischt, ist ein Fischer.
Someone who fishes is a fisherman.
Cultural note
'Fischer' (fisherman) is not only a job title, but also one of the most common German surnames. So pay attention to the context to understand whether it refers to a person with this name or to the profession.
EXAMPLE
Mein Nachbar heißt Herr Fischer.
My neighbor's name is Mr. Fischer.
Typical collocations
Typical expressions connected with a fisherman are 'Fische fangen' (to catch fish), 'Netze auswerfen' (to cast nets), or 'mit dem Kutter aufs Meer fahren' (to go out to sea with a cutter).
EXAMPLE
Früh am Morgen wirft der Fischer seine Netze aus.
Early in the morning, the fisherman casts his nets.
Compare with
Fischer vs Angler
angler
Fischer and Angler can both refer to people who catch fish. Angler explicitly indicates that the person fishes with a rod, usually as a hobby or sport; Fischer is more general and can also refer to someone who fishes professionally.
Fischer
Der Fischer fährt jeden Morgen mit seinem Boot hinaus, um Fische zu fangen.
The fisherman takes his boat out every morning to catch fish.
Angler
Der Angler sitzt am Wochenende mit seiner Angel am See.
The angler sits by the lake with his fishing rod on the weekend.
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