der Schmauser
Translation
feaster, gourmand, freeloader, sponger
Examples
Der Schmauser genoss jeden Bissen des Festmahls.
The feaster enjoyed every bite of the feast.
Er ist als Schmauser auf jeder Party bekannt.
He is known as a freeloader at every party.
Grammar Patterns
Used as a noun, as a subject or object. A 'Schmauser' is a person who loves to eat well.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gourmet, Genießer (connoisseur); Antonyms: Asket (ascetic)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'schmausen' (to feast), with the '-er' suffix denoting a person who performs the action.
Memory Tips
Someone who loves a 'Schmaus' (feast) is a 'Schmauser'. The sound is similar to 'smows-er', like someone who 'mows' down food.