Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

Tisch

Translation (Übersetzung) table
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /tɪʃ/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine A1 everyday furniture household
Tisch is one of the most common German nouns and is typically one of the first words learned by beginners. It's a masculine noun (der Tisch) with a regular plural formation (Tische). The word is used in many common expressions and idioms. Interestingly, the word shares the same Proto-Germanic root as the English word 'dish' (both from *diskuz), though their meanings diverged over time.

Tisch - German Nouns - Tisch Meaning - Tisch Translation - Tisch Nouns Examples

Tisch is a German Nouns

Learn Tisch meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Tisch is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Tisch Examples (Beispiele) in English

Tisch examples with English translations. See how to use Tisch in sentences. Tisch example sentences in English below.

Der Tisch steht in der Küche.
The table is in the kitchen.
Describing furniture location
Wir essen am Tisch.
We eat at the table.
Daily routine
Kannst du bitte den Tisch decken?
Can you please set the table?
Request for help
Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.
The book is lying on the table.
Describing object position
Die Tische im Restaurant sind alle besetzt.
The tables in the restaurant are all occupied.
Restaurant situation

Tisch Word Family - Tisch Related Words - Tisch Family Members

Tisch Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Tisch word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Tisch family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Tisch related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Compound Nouns (Zusammengesetzte Substantive)
Esstisch
Meaning: dining table
Example: Der Esstisch ist aus Holz.
Noun
Nachttisch
Meaning: nightstand
Example: Das Buch liegt auf dem Nachttisch.
Noun
Schreibtisch
Meaning: desk
Example: Ich arbeite am Schreibtisch.
Noun
Couchtisch
Meaning: coffee table
Example: Die Zeitschrift liegt auf dem Couchtisch.
Noun
Derived Verbs (Abgeleitete Verben)
tischen
Meaning: to serve (food)
Tense: Präsens
Example: Die Kellnerin tischt das Essen auf.
Verb

Tisch Usage - Tisch Collocations - Tisch Idioms - Tisch Synonyms - Tisch Antonyms

Tisch Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use Tisch in context. Discover Tisch collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master Tisch usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

Tisch Collocations (Kollokationen)

Tisch collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Tisch word combinations and how to use Tisch with other words naturally.

am Tisch sitzen
to sit at the table
High frequency
den Tisch decken
to set the table
High frequency
vom Tisch aufstehen
to get up from the table
Medium frequency
einen Tisch reservieren
to reserve a table
Medium frequency
unter dem Tisch
under the table
Medium frequency
auf dem Tisch liegen
to lie on the table
Medium frequency
runden Tisch
round table
Medium frequency
Tisch und Bett
table and bed (marital relationship)
Low frequency

Tisch Idioms (Redewendungen)

Tisch idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Tisch with meanings and explanations. Master Tisch expressions used in everyday German.

etwas vom Tisch fegen
to sweep something off the table
To dismiss or reject something decisively
etwas auf den Tisch bringen
to bring something to the table
To introduce a topic or proposal for discussion
unter den Tisch fallen
to fall under the table
To be forgotten or neglected
etwas unter den Tisch kehren
to sweep something under the table
To hide or cover up something
am grünen Tisch
at the green table
In theory or planning, without practical experience

Tisch Synonyms (Synonyme)

Tisch synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Tisch and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Tisch similar words and their usage.

Tafel
Meaning: table, board
Medium similarity
Platte
Meaning: plate, slab
Low similarity
Tischchen
Meaning: small table
High similarity

Tisch Antonyms (Antonyme)

Tisch antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Tisch. Discover Tisch opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Stuhl
Meaning: chair
Boden
Meaning: floor

Tisch Semantically Related Words - Tisch Contextually Related Words - Tisch Thematically Related Words

Tisch Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Tisch semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Tisch. Explore Tisch related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Tisch contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Stuhl Bett Schrank Möbel Holz Essen Küche Zimmer

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