Thunfisch
masculine
The German word for tuna is Thunfisch. Wiktionary also lists Thun.
Meaning: fish (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Thunfisch | masculine |
| Thun | masculine |
The term refers to the fish known as tuna.
What does it mean word for word?
Thunfisch is a compound of Thun (tuna) and Fisch (fish), literally meaning "tuna fish".
How does it change in a sentence?
Thunfisch is a masculine noun, which means it uses the masculine article der.
Did you know?
- The word Thun is also the name of a famous Swiss city. If you say Ich fahre nach Thun instead of talking about fish, you are telling someone you are traveling to that city.
- If you are ordering Thunfisch in a German bakery, you might find it as a filling in a belegtes Brötchen, a common cold breakfast or lunch snack.
- If you are at a high-end restaurant, you might see only the word Thun on the menu instead of Thunfisch. This short form treats the fish as a refined delicacy rather than just a generic ingredient.
Examples in context
- Tom isst gerne Thunfisch.Tom likes tuna.This sentence shows how to express a preference for eating Thunfisch.Tatoeba #6950527 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6303484 by Hybrid
- Japaner essen gerne Thunfisch.Japanese people like to eat tuna.This sentence illustrates a general preference for eating Thunfisch among Japanese people.Tatoeba #8240938 by Luiaard, translation #3687342 by sarefo
- Der Ertrag an Thunfisch geht zurück.The tuna catch is declining.This sentence is useful for discussing the declining catch of Thunfisch.Tatoeba #2492020 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #32870 by AlanF_US
- Ich verwende gerne Thunfisch in meinen Salaten.I like to use tuna in my salads.
- Ich hätte gerne den Thunfischsalat, bitte.I would like the tuna salad, please.
- Wusstest du, dass Thunfische zu den schnellsten Fischen gehören?Did you know that tunas are among the fastest fish?
- In der italienischen Küche wird Thunfisch oft in Pasta-Gerichten verwendet.In Italian cuisine, tuna is often used in pasta dishes.
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Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are discussing what to eat for lunch in the kitchen.
- HannahFelix, hast du Hunger?Felix, are you hungry?
- FelixJa, ich hätte gerne Thunfisch auf dem Brot.Yes, I would like tuna on my bread.
- HannahIch habe noch etwas Thunfisch im Kühlschrank.I still have some tuna in the fridge.
- FelixDas klingt super, danke!That sounds great, thanks!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tuna” translations and entries Thunfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
