Tisch

From Middle High German tisch, from Old High German tisc, from Latin discus from Ancient Greek δίσκος (dískos). Cognate with Dutch dis (“table”).

• IPA^(key): /tɪʃ/

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Tisch m (genitive Tisches or Tischs, plural Tische, diminutive Tischlein n or Tischchen n)

1. table (furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses), or (specifically)
   1. desk (table used for writing)

      Synonym: Schreibtisch

   2. (work)bench (table at which manual work is done)

      Synonym: Werktisch

2. (figuratively) meal (food served or eaten as a repast)

• Tischlein
• Tischchen (“small table, occasional table”)

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