parasite in Russian
parasite in Russian is парази́т, паразит, дармое́д — parasite means an organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
parasite in Russian
парази́т
Pronounced: 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.
паразит
Pronounced: 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.
парази́т
Pronounced: parazit
(pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]
дармое́д
Pronounced: darmoyed
(pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]
нахле́бник
Pronounced: nakhlebnik
(pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]
прижива́л
Pronounced: prizhival
(pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]
прижива́ла
Pronounced: prizhivala
(pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]
тунея́дец
Pronounced: tuneyadets
(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."
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.
Similar words in Russian
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Frequently asked questions
What is "parasite" in Russian?
"parasite" in Russian is парази́т, паразит, дармое́д. parasite means: An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
How do you pronounce парази́т?
"parasite" in Russian is парази́т, pronounced "parazit".
How do you use "parasite" in a sentence?
Example: "Tapeworms are parasites that live in the intestines of their hosts." In Russian, "parasite" is парази́т, паразит, дармое́д.
Are there other ways to say "parasite" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "parasite": парази́т, паразит, дармое́д, нахле́бник, прижива́л, прижива́ла.
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