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parasite

/ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/

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Schmarotzer, Parasit

A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back.

Examples :

""My brother is such a parasite; he lives at home, never cleans, and expects us to pay for everything." "

Mein Bruder ist so ein Schmarotzer; er wohnt zu Hause, putzt nie und erwartet, dass wir alles bezahlen.

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Schmarotzer, Anhängsel

A sycophant or hanger-on.

Examples :

"The new student was a parasite, always seeking help from other students for their homework. "

Der neue Schüler war ein Schmarotzer, der immer Hilfe von anderen Schülern bei ihren Hausaufgaben suchte.

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Parasit

Examples :

"Lice, fleas, ticks and mites are widely spread parasites."

Läuse, Flöhe, Zecken und Milben sind weit verbreitete Parasiten.

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Kletterpflanze

A climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc.

Examples :

"The ivy, a green parasite, was climbing up the old stone wall of the school. "

Der Efeu, eine grüne Kletterpflanze, kletterte die alte Steinmauer der Schule hinauf.

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Barde, Sänger

A retainer or companion of an ancient Celtic warrior, who praised him in song or poetry at gatherings; a bard.

Examples :

"In ancient Celtic society, the warrior's prestige was often amplified by the parasite, whose flattering verses ensured lasting fame after every victory feast. "

In der alten keltischen Gesellschaft wurde das Ansehen des Kriegers oft durch den Barden verstärkt, dessen schmeichelhafte Verse dauerhaften Ruhm nach jedem Siegesfest sicherten.

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