Silberfisch

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German

Etymology

From Silber (silver) +‎ Fisch (fish). In the name of the insect a backformation from Silberfischchen, itself an extended form of older Fischchen.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Silberfisch m (strong, genitive Silberfisches or Silberfischs, plural Silberfische)

  1. (archaic) different kinds of silver-coloured fish
  2. (fairly rare) alternative form of Silberfischchen (silverfish (the insect))
    • 1996, “Silberfische in meinem Bett”, in Außen Top Hits, innen Geschmack, performed by Fettes Brot:
      In der Zelle kahle Wände, ein Stuhl und ein Tisch / Und ein kleiner grinsender Silberfisch
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)

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