parasite in Korean
parasite in Korean is 기생충, 기생물, 기생식물 — parasite means an organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
parasite in Korean
기생충
Pronounced: gisaengchung
(biology) organism that exists by stealing resources from another organism
기생물
Pronounced: gisaengmul
(biology) organism that exists by stealing resources from another organism
기생식물
Pronounced: gisaengsingmul
(biology) organism that exists by stealing resources from another organism
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."
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 Korean translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "parasite" in Korean?
"parasite" in Korean is 기생충, 기생물, 기생식물. parasite means: An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
How do you pronounce 기생충?
"parasite" in Korean is 기생충, pronounced "gisaengchung".
How do you use "parasite" in a sentence?
Example: "Tapeworms are parasites that live in the intestines of their hosts." In Korean, "parasite" is 기생충, 기생물, 기생식물.
Are there other ways to say "parasite" in Korean?
Yes — Korean has 3 translations listed for "parasite": 기생충, 기생물, 기생식물.
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