parasite in Czech
parasite in Czech is parazit, cizopasník, příživník — parasite means an organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
parasite in Czech
parazit
(biology) An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.
cizopasník
(biology) An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.
parazit
(pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]
příživník
(pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]
What does "parasite" mean?
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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."
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noun A person who lives off others' effort or generosity without giving anything back.
"He accused his freeloading roommate of being a parasite."
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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.
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What is "parasite" in Czech?
"parasite" in Czech is parazit, cizopasník, příživník. 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 Czech, "parasite" is parazit, cizopasník, příživník.
Are there other ways to say "parasite" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 3 translations listed for "parasite": parazit, cizopasník, příživník.
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