Fisch muss schwimmen

German

Alternative forms

  • Fisch will schwimmen

Etymology

Literally, “fish must swim”. Compare the same in Dutch vis moet zwemmen.

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Phrase

Fisch muss schwimmen

  1. (idiomatic) A jocular expression used to encourage or justify the consumption of alcohol, especially wine, with fish dishes.
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