No. 5,684 in German
blutsauger
"Blutsauger" means "bloodsucker."
In a sentence
Der Vampir in dem Film war ein unheimlicher Blutsauger.
The vampire in the movie was an uncanny bloodsucker.
Here, 'Blutsauger' is used as a noun referring to a mythical creature that drinks blood.
Solche Geschäftsleute sind wie Blutsauger, sie nutzen die Menschen aus.
Such businessmen are like bloodsuckers, they exploit people.
In this context, 'Blutsauger' is used metaphorically to describe exploitative behavior.
Mücken sind kleine fliegende Blutsauger, die oft stören.
Mosquitoes are small flying bloodsuckers that are often annoying.
Here, 'Blutsauger' describes a blood-drinking insect, specifically mosquitoes.
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