Barsch
/baːrʃ/
The English word perch is translated into German as Barsch.
Meaning: to stay in an elevated position (verb)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Swiss German, the word for perch is often Egli.
How do you pronounce it?
/baːrʃ/
Did you know?
- If you are describing someone's tone as barsch, you are metaphorically referencing the anatomy of the fish. The adjective originally described something 'sharp' or 'pointed', likely a nod to the fish's spiny dorsal fins.
Examples in context
- Der Barsch ist üblich in schwedischen Seen.Perch is common in the lakes of Sweden.This sentence shows that the perch is common in Swedish lakes.Tatoeba #3292627 by freddy1, translation #10643479 by sundown
- Der Barsch ist ein Fisch.A perch is a fish.This sentence identifies the perch as a fish.Tatoeba #8497715 by felix63, translation #13621873 by araneo
- Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ich möchte Ihnen gerne Informationen über den Seebarsch geben.Dear ladies and gentlemen, I would like to provide you with information about the perch.
- Hey, hast du Lust, am Wochenende Barsch angeln zu gehen?Hey, do you feel like going perch fishing this weekend?
- I bi letscht Wuche uf em Zürisee Egli fische go.Last week, I went perch fishing on Lake Zurich.
- Der Flussbarsch in der Schlei ist bekannt für sein festes Fleisch.The perch in the Schlei is known for its firm flesh.
- Ich habe gestern einen großen Barsch im See gefangen.Yesterday, I caught a big perch in the lake.
- Könnten Sie mir ein Rezept für gebratenen Seebarsch empfehlen?Could you recommend a recipe for fried perch?
- Wir haben einen Egli-Wettbewerb in der ländlichen Region.We have a perch competition in the rural area.
- In der Ostsee kannst du oft Flussbarsche beim Schnorcheln sehen.In the Baltic Sea, you can often see freshwater perch while snorkeling.
Example conversation
Sarah and Lukas are watching birds in the garden.
- SarahSchau mal, ein kleiner Vogel landet auf dem Barsch.Look, a little bird is landing on the perch.
- LukasEr sieht sehr zufrieden dort oben aus.He looks very content up there.
- SarahIch glaube, der Barsch ist sein Lieblingsplatz.I think the perch is his favorite spot.
- LukasDas ist wirklich ein schöner Anblick.That is really a beautiful sight.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Barsch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Barsch, barsch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
