Parasito (en. Parasite)

/pəˈræs.ɪ.təʊ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An organism that lives on or inside another organism (host) and derives nutrients from it.

Mosquitoes are parasites that carry disease.

Ang mga lamok ay mga parasito na nagdadala ng sakit.

A person or thing that depends on others for its livelihood or success.

Some people are considered parasites because they rely solely on others.

May ilang tao na tinuturing na parasito dahil umaasa lamang sila sa iba.

Origin from the Greek word 'parasitos' meaning 'living at the expense of others'

to become a parasite

To become dependent or reliant on others for livelihood or success.

maging parasito

lifestyle

The way of living that depends on other people.

pamumuhay

Brown-noser

Mark is a brown-noser to the boss just to get a promotion.

Si Mark, sipsip siya kay boss para makakuha ng promotion.

Freeloader

Jess seems like a freeloader to the rich just to get assistance.

Parang kagat-labi na lang si Jess sa mga mayayaman para makakuha ng ayuda.

Parasitic

Those friends of yours are just parasitic, always asking for favors.

Yung mga kaibigan niyo, parasitic lang, laging humihingi ng pabor.