der Parasit
Translation
parasite, freeloader, scrounger
Examples
Ein Parasit lebt auf Kosten seines Wirts.
A parasite lives at the expense of its host.
Er benimmt sich wie ein Parasit in der Gesellschaft.
He behaves like a parasite on society.
Grammar Patterns
a parasite ((on sth.)) a parasite on sth. He behaves like a parasite on society.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schmarotzer (freeloader, scrounger)
Etymology
From Greek 'para' (beside) + 'sitos' (food), meaning 'one who eats at another's table'. It's an international word.
Memory Tips
Very similar to the English 'parasite'. Remember it's a masculine noun: der Parasit.