freeloader

ˈfriːˌloʊdər
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Translation of freeloader into German

Noun

1.

exploitative behavior

person who takes advantage of others' generosity without giving anything in return
  • He's known as a freeloader because he never offers to pay for anything..Er ist als Schnorrer bekannt, weil er nie anbietet, etwas zu bezahlen
2.

dependency

person relying on others for basic needs
  • She became a freeloader, living off her friends' kindness.Sie wurde zu einem Schnorrer, der von der Freundlichkeit ihrer Freunde lebte.
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Synonyms and analogies of freeloader in English

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Examples of freeloader in a sentence

  • Tired of the freeloader, they stopped inviting him to gatherings.
  • He's a freeloader, always expecting free meals.
  • The freeloader never paid for his share of the rent.

Translations of "freeloader" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derSchmarotzernm.

Some tiny internal freeloader who's, like, stealing my food.

Einen kleinen, inneren Schmarotzer, der mir mein Essen wegisst.

dieSchmarotzerinnf.

Athena, unlike you, I'm not happy being a freeloader.

Athena, anders als du bin ich als Schmarotzerin nicht glücklich.

derSchnorrernm.

He's not a freeloader, don't hit him.

Er ist kein Schnorrer, schlag ihn nicht.

derTrittbrettfahrernm.

Sure, it's because I'm a freeloader.

Sicher, weil ich ein Trittbrettfahrer bin.

Schnorrerinn.

What are you laughing at, freeloader?

Wieso lachst du, Schnorrerin?

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freeloader: Examples and translations in context

It's a darkness called forth by the freeloader in that peephole.

Diese Finsternis wird von dem Schmarotzer hinter dem Guckloch hervorgerufen.

The freeloader at the party only ate snacks and didn't help clean up afterward.

Der Schmarotzer auf der Party aß nur Snacks und half nicht beim Aufräumen.

His reputation as a freeloader kept others from wanting to share their resources with him.

Sein Ruf als Schmarotzer hielt andere davon ab, ihre Ressourcen mit ihm teilen zu wollen.

The freeloader took advantage of their hospitality but never offered any help in return.

Der Schmarotzer nutzte ihre Gastfreundschaft aus, bot aber nie Hilfe im Gegenzug an.

The freeloader played video games at his friend's house but never bought his own console.

Der Schmarotzer spielte Videospiele im Haus seines Freundes, kaufte sich aber nie eine eigene Konsole.

After years of being a freeloader, she finally realized she needed to change her ways.

Nach Jahren als Schmarotzer erkannte sie endlich, dass sie ihr Leben ändern musste.

At work, the freeloader avoids responsibilities, always leaving the hard tasks to coworkers.

Bei der Arbeit drückt sich der Schmarotzer vor Verantwortung und überlässt die schweren Aufgaben den Kollegen.

Finding a freeloader among true friends can be disheartening and lead to trust issues.

Einen Schmarotzer unter echten Freunden zu finden, kann entmutigend sein und zu Vertrauensproblemen führen.

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