FISH - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
seek indirectly
Example: fish for compliments
Categories: Search, Seek, Look for
📖 Fun Facts About Fish
- • Respire through the gills on their heads!
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
catch or try to catch fish or shellfish
Example: I like to go fishing on weekends
Categories: Catch, Grab, Take hold of
Synonyms
Pisces the fishes, Fish, Pisces, Angle
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "fish" was borrowed from French fiche. It started in Proto-Germanic *fiskōną. Then it appeared in Proto-West Germanic *fiskōn. Later, people used it in Old English fiscian. After that, it was Proto-Indo-European *peysḱ-. Over time, it became Proto-Germanic *fiskaz. Finally, it reached Proto-West Germanic *fisk. It started in Old English fisċ. Then it appeared in Middle English fisch. Many other languages have similar words:.
- West Frisian: sv
- Dutch: vis
- Danish: fisk
- Norwegian: fisk
- Swedish: fisk
- German: Fisch
- Irish: iasc
- Latin: piscis
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.