laichen
Translation
to spawn
Examples
Die Fische laichen im Frühling.
The fish spawn in spring.
Frösche laichen in stehenden Gewässern.
Frogs spawn in still waters.
Grammar Patterns
((intransitive)) to spawn Salmon swim upstream to spawn.
Similar Words
sich vermehren (to reproduce), Eier legen (to lay eggs)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'leichen', related to 'der Laich' (spawn).
Memory Tips
Imagine fish 'laying' their eggs. 'Laichen' sounds a bit like 'lay-chen'.