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parasite in Afrikaans

parasite in Afrikaans is parasiet — parasite means an organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.

parasite in Afrikaans

parasiet
noun
(biology) organism that exists by stealing resources from another organism

What does "parasite" mean?

  1. noun An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
    "Tapeworms are parasites that live in the intestines of their hosts."
  2. noun A person who lives off others' effort or generosity without giving anything back.
    "He accused his freeloading roommate of being a parasite."

parasite in a sentence

  • Tapeworms are parasites that live in the intestines of their hosts.
  • The vet checked the dog for fleas and other parasites.
  • He accused his freeloading roommate of being a parasite.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "parasite" in Afrikaans?

"parasite" in Afrikaans is parasiet. parasite means: An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.

How do you use "parasite" in a sentence?

Example: "Tapeworms are parasites that live in the intestines of their hosts." In Afrikaans, "parasite" is parasiet.

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