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perch in German

perch in German is Barsch, Hühnerstange, niederlassen — perch means a spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.

perch in German

Barsch
noun
Hühnerstange
noun
A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.
niederlassen
verb
(intransitive) To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.
niedersetzen
verb
(intransitive) To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.
setzen
verb
(intransitive) To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.

What does "perch" mean?

  1. noun A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.
    "They caught three perch from the lake before lunch."
  2. noun A branch, rod, or ledge used by a bird to rest on.
    "The parrot hopped back onto its perch."
  3. noun A high or secure position, especially one that is elevated or prominent.
    "From his perch on the balcony, he could see the whole parade."
  4. verb To rest or sit somewhere, especially high up or on an edge.
    "A robin perched on the fence post."
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perch in a sentence

  • They caught three perch from the lake before lunch.
  • The parrot hopped back onto its perch.
  • From his perch on the balcony, he could see the whole parade.
  • A robin perched on the fence post.

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What is "perch" in German?

"perch" in German is Barsch, Hühnerstange, niederlassen. perch means: A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.

How do you use "perch" in a sentence?

Example: "They caught three perch from the lake before lunch." In German, "perch" is Barsch, Hühnerstange, niederlassen.

Are there other ways to say "perch" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "perch": Barsch, Hühnerstange, niederlassen, niedersetzen, setzen.

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