goldfish
der Goldfisch, die Goldfische
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goldfish
A usually golden yellow ornamental fish from the carp family, which is often kept in aquariums or garden ponds.
Unser Goldfisch schwimmt seit fünf Jahren in diesem Aquarium.
Our goldfish has been swimming in this aquarium for five years.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Goldfische |
| genitive | des Goldfischs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Goldfisch | die Goldfische |
| accusative | den Goldfisch | die Goldfische |
| dative | dem Goldfisch | den Goldfischen |
| genitive | des Goldfischs des Goldfisches | der Goldfische |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Goldfisch' (goldfish) consists of 'Gold' (gold) and 'Fisch' (fish). The component 'Gold' refers to the typical color, not the material.
Im klaren Wasser glänzte der Goldfisch in der Sonne.
In the clear water, the goldfish shimmered in the sunlight.
Typical collocations are 'Goldfische halten' (to keep goldfish) and 'Goldfische füttern' (to feed goldfish). 'Halten' (to keep) is used when talking about the animals' long-term care and housing.
Meine Nachbarin hält mehrere Goldfische in ihrem Gartenteich.
My neighbor keeps several goldfish in her garden pond.
