Silberfischchen

== German == === Alternative forms === Silberfisch (fairly rare) === Etymology === Mid-19th century, from Silber (“silver”) +‎ Fischchen (literally “little fish”), which latter had already been used in this sense on its own. As in English silverfish, the name is based on the somewhat fish-like form as well as movement of the insect. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈzɪlbɐˌfɪʃçən/ === Noun === Silberfischchen n (strong, genitive Silberfischchens, plural Silberfischchen) silverfish, slicker (insect) Synonym: (archaic or dialectal) Zuckergast ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === “Silberfischchen” in Duden online