Molly
Molly is the German word for the fish known as a molly.
The word refers to the fish (noun).
Meaning: fish (noun)
Did you know?
- In German street slang, Molly is sometimes used as a shorthand term for the drug MDMA.
- German pet stores often group Molly with Guppy and Platy, three English loanwords that dominate the vocabulary of the home aquarium.
- While 'Fisch' is the standard German word for fish, using Molly specifically signals to a German speaker that you are discussing ornamental aquarium fish.
Examples in context
- Molly hat eine große Uhr.Molly has a large clock.This sentence is useful for seeing Molly used with the verb for 'to have'.Tatoeba #2265129 by Vortarulo, translation #30324 by CN
- Molly liest ein magisches Buch über Hypnose.Molly is reading a magic book about hypnosis.This sentence is useful for seeing Molly used with the verb for 'to read'.Tatoeba #10520905 by Dorlota, translation #10520906 by Dorlota
- Aus welchem Grund hasst er Molly?How come he hates Molly?This sentence is useful for seeing Molly used with the verb for 'to hate'.Tatoeba #353265 by lilygilder, translation #38635 by Zifre
- Guten Tag, Molly. Wie geht es Ihnen?Good day, Molly. How are you?
Example conversation
Felix and Laura are looking at an aquarium together.
- FelixWelcher Fisch ist das?Which fish is that?
- LauraDas ist eine Molly.That is a molly.
- FelixDie Molly hat eine schöne Farbe.The molly has a beautiful color.
- LauraJa, sie schwimmt sehr schnell.Yes, she swims very fast.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
