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freeloader in German

freeloader in German is Schmarotzer, Schnorrer, Trittbrettfahrer — freeloader means a person who takes advantage of others' generosity without contributing or paying their fair share.

freeloader in German

Schmarotzer
noun
(colloquial) One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share.
Schnorrer
noun
(colloquial) One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share.
Trittbrettfahrer
noun
(colloquial) One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share.

What does "freeloader" mean?

  1. noun A person who takes advantage of others' generosity without contributing or paying their fair share.
    "His roommates got tired of him being a freeloader who never paid his share of the bills."
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freeloader in a sentence

  • His roommates got tired of him being a freeloader who never paid his share of the bills.

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What is "freeloader" in German?
"freeloader" in German is Schmarotzer, Schnorrer, Trittbrettfahrer. freeloader means: A person who takes advantage of others' generosity without contributing or paying their fair share.
How do you use "freeloader" in a sentence?
Example: "His roommates got tired of him being a freeloader who never paid his share of the bills." In German, "freeloader" is Schmarotzer, Schnorrer, Trittbrettfahrer.
Are there other ways to say "freeloader" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "freeloader": Schmarotzer, Schnorrer, Trittbrettfahrer.
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