Dutch

Noun

parasiet m ‎(plural parasieten, diminutive parasietje n)

1. (biology) parasite

   Luizen, vlooien en andere vampiers zijn bloedergerlijke parasieten

   Lice, flees and other vampires are bloody annoying parasites

2. (figuratively, pejorative) parasite, someone who relies on others to get things done.

   Werkloze steuntrekkers worden vaak parasieten genoemd

   Unemployed dole-drawers are often called parasites

Synonyms

• (someone who relies on others): tafelschuimer

Related terms

• parasitair
• parasiteren
• parasitologie