der Schmauser
Translation
feaster, gourmand, freeloader, sponger
Examples
Der Schmauser genoss jeden Bissen des Festmahls.
The gourmand enjoyed every bite of the feast.
Er ist als Schmauser auf jeder Party bekannt.
He is known as a sponger 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, connoisseur (Genießer); Antonyms: ascetic (Asket)
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'schmausen' (to feast), with the '-er' suffix indicating a person who does the action.
Memory Tips
A 'Schmauser' is someone who loves a 'Schmaus' (feast). Think of it as a 'smouser' who 'mouses' around for good food.