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addiction in Danish

addiction in Danish is afhængighed, mani, destruktiv relation — addiction means a strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.

addiction in Danish

afhængighed
noun
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
mani
noun
A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
destruktiv relation
noun
A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.
sygt forhold
noun
A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.

What does "addiction" mean?

  1. noun A strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.
    "Many people struggle with an addiction to their phones without realising how much time it takes."
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addiction in a sentence

  • Many people struggle with an addiction to their phones without realising how much time it takes.
  • His addiction to alcohol cost him his job.

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What is "addiction" in Danish?
"addiction" in Danish is afhængighed, mani, destruktiv relation. addiction means: A strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.
How do you use "addiction" in a sentence?
Example: "Many people struggle with an addiction to their phones without realising how much time it takes." In Danish, "addiction" is afhængighed, mani, destruktiv relation.
Are there other ways to say "addiction" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 4 translations listed for "addiction": afhængighed, mani, destruktiv relation, sygt forhold.
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