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MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

der Schmarotzer

parasite; parasitic organism

Der Schmarotzer entzieht der Wirtspflanze Nährstoffe, weshalb wir untersuchten, unter welchen Bedingungen sich sein Einfluss besonders stark bemerkbar macht.

The parasite draws nutrients from its host plant, so we studied the conditions under which its effects are particularly pronounced.

freeloader; sponger

Er wurde als Schmarotzer beschimpft, obwohl niemand geprüft hatte, welche Arbeit er im Haushalt und bei der Pflege tatsächlich übernahm.

He was called a freeloader although no one had examined how much household and caregiving work he actually did.

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