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sponge in German

sponge in German is Schwamm, Badeschwamm, Schnorrer — sponge means a simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.

sponge in German

Schwamm
noun
Badeschwamm
noun
Schnorrer
noun
(slang) A person who takes advantage of the generosity of others (abstractly imagined to absorb or soak up the money or efforts of others like a sponge).
schnorren
verb
(intransitive, slang) To take advantage of the kindness of others.

What does "sponge" mean?

  1. noun A simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.
    "She wiped down the counter with a damp sponge."
  2. noun A light, airy cake.
    "The bakery's Victoria sponge sold out by noon."
  3. noun A person who lives off other people's generosity without giving anything back.
    "He's been a sponge on his brother's finances for years."
  4. verb To live off, or take advantage of, someone else's money or kindness.
    "She's been sponging off her parents since college."

sponge in a sentence

  • She wiped down the counter with a damp sponge.
  • Natural sea sponges are harvested from the ocean floor.
  • The bakery's Victoria sponge sold out by noon.
  • He's been a sponge on his brother's finances for years.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sponge" in German?

"sponge" in German is Schwamm, Badeschwamm, Schnorrer. sponge means: A simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.

How do you use "sponge" in a sentence?

Example: "She wiped down the counter with a damp sponge." In German, "sponge" is Schwamm, Badeschwamm, Schnorrer.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "sponge": Schwamm, Badeschwamm, Schnorrer, schnorren.

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