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Detailed Translations for sponging from English to German

sponging:

sponging [the ~] nom

  1. the sponging (cadging)
    Schmarotzertum
  2. the sponging (coaxing; cadging; wheedling; )
    Aneignen; Stibitzen

Translation Matrix for sponging:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
Aneignen cadging; cajolery; coaxing; diddling; obtaining by begging; sponging; wheedling acquiring; learning
Schmarotzertum cadging; sponging
Stibitzen cadging; cajolery; coaxing; diddling; obtaining by begging; sponging; wheedling

sponge:

sponge [the ~] nom

  1. the sponge
    der Schwamm
  2. the sponge (parasite; scrounger; leach; sponger)
    der Schmarotzer; der Parasit; der Profiteur

Translation Matrix for sponge:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
Parasit leach; parasite; scrounger; sponge; sponger
Profiteur leach; parasite; scrounger; sponge; sponger
Schmarotzer leach; parasite; scrounger; sponge; sponger cadgers; parasites; spongers
Schwamm sponge
- leech; parasite; parazoan; poriferan; quick study; sponger
VerbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- bum; cadge; grub; mooch
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- bath sponge

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Related Definitions for "sponge":

  1. primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies1
  2. a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage1
  3. someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily1
    • she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge1
  4. a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used1
  5. gather sponges, in the ocean1
  6. wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten1
  7. soak up with a sponge1
  8. erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard1
  9. ask for and get free; be a parasite1

Wiktionary Translations for sponge:

sponge
noun
  1. marine invertebrate with a porous skeleton
  2. piece of porous material used for washing
  3. slang: person who takes advantage of the generosity of others
verb
  1. to take advantage of others
sponge
verb
  1. aus Faulheit vom Geld, von der Arbeit anderer leben
  2. transitiv, umgangssprachlich: jemanden aus Gewohnheit immer wieder um Kleinigkeiten wie Kleingeld, Zigaretten oder Ähnlichem bitten, ohne selbst eine Gegenleistung erbringen zu wollen
  3. transitiv, umgangssprachlich: höflich für sich selbst um Kleinigkeiten wie Kleingeld, Zigaretten oder Ähnlichem bitten, ohne selbst zu einer Gegenleistung bereit zu sein
  1. Geometrie: Objekt der fraktalen Geometrie
  2. Bade- oder Putzutensil aus [1] oder aus Gummi, Kunststoff etc.
  3. Tier aus dem Stamm der Schwämme
Cross Translation:
FromToVia
• sponge → Schwamm ↔ éponge — Groupe d’animal invertébrés marins dont le corps fournit une substance poreux qui a la propriété d’absorber les liquides.







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