No. 7,811 in German
hecht
"Pike" (a type of freshwater fish).
In a sentence
Ein Hecht schwimmt schnell im klaren Teich.
A pike swims quickly in the clear pond.
Here, 'Hecht' refers to a type of freshwater fish, illustrating its biological meaning.
Er ist schnell und schlau wie ein Hecht.
He is fast and clever like a pike.
In this sentence, 'Hecht' is used metaphorically to describe someone with specific qualities attributed to the fish.
Der Hecht im Karpfenteich sorgt für Aufregung.
The pike in the carp pond causes a commotion.
This usage refers to a common German idiom, signifying a disruptive presence in a peaceful environment.
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