noun🔗ShareSchmarotzer, ParasitA person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back.""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.personcharacterattitudesocietymoralnegativehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchmarotzer, AnhängselA sycophant or hanger-on."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.personcharactersocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParasitAn 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."Lice, fleas, ticks and mites are widely spread parasites."Läuse, Flöhe, Zecken und Milben sind weit verbreitete Parasiten.organismbiologydiseaseecologymedicineanimalplantinsectmicroorganismscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKletterpflanzeA climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc."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.plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBarde, SängerA retainer or companion of an ancient Celtic warrior, who praised him in song or poetry at gatherings; a bard."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.cultureliteraturemusichistorylanguagepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading