der Zander
Translation
zander, pike-perch
Examples
Wir essen heute gebratenen Zander.
We are eating fried zander today.
Der Angler hat einen großen Zander gefangen.
The angler caught a large zander.
Grammar Patterns
to catch/eat ((sth.)) The angler catches a zander.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pike-perch; Similar fish: Hecht (pike), Barsch (perch).
Etymology
The origin is uncertain, but it might be related to the German word 'Sand' (sand) as the fish is often found near sandy areas.
Memory Tips
Think of the fish as a 'sander' of the river bottom, gliding over the sand.