This is the 7811th most frequent German word.
hecht
"Pike" (a type of freshwater fish).
Here, 'Hecht' refers to a type of freshwater fish, illustrating its biological meaning.
Ein Hecht schwimmt schnell im klaren Teich.
A pike swims quickly in the clear pond.
In this sentence, 'Hecht' is used metaphorically to describe someone with specific qualities attributed to the fish.
Er ist schnell und schlau wie ein Hecht.
He is fast and clever like a pike.
This usage refers to a common German idiom, signifying a disruptive presence in a peaceful environment.