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parasite in German

parasite in German is Parasit, Schmarotzer — parasite means an organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.

parasite in German

Parasit
noun
Schmarotzer
noun

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "parasite" in German?

"parasite" in German is Parasit, Schmarotzer. 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 German, "parasite" is Parasit, Schmarotzer.

Are there other ways to say "parasite" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "parasite": Parasit, Schmarotzer.

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