carp
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carp
A widespread freshwater fish that is often bred in ponds and, in some regions, traditionally eaten as a food fish, especially at Christmas or New Year's Eve.
Im Dorfteich schwimmen viele dicke Karpfen.
Many fat carp are swimming in the village pond.
In many regions of Germany and Central Europe, carp is a traditional dish for Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve. It is often bred and sold specifically for these holidays.
Bei meinen Großeltern gibt es an Silvester immer Karpfen.
At my grandparents' house, there is always carp on New Year's Eve.
In connection with Karpfen (carp) as a living creature or as food, the verbs 'Karpfen angeln' (to fish for carp), 'Karpfen züchten' (to breed carp), and 'Karpfen zubereiten' (to prepare carp) are often used.
Der Fischerverein züchtet in diesem Teich Karpfen.
The fishing club breeds carp in this pond.
When you mean Karpfen (carp) as food, the word can be used without an article, as with other types of fish or meat. This emphasizes that it is about the dish.
Heute Abend gibt es gebackenen Karpfen mit Kartoffelsalat.
Tonight there is baked carp with potato salad.