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addiction in Dutch

addiction in Dutch is verslaving, verslaafdheid — addiction means a strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.

addiction in Dutch

verslaving
noun
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
verslaafdheid
noun
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.

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 Dutch?
"addiction" in Dutch is verslaving, verslaafdheid. 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 Dutch, "addiction" is verslaving, verslaafdheid.
Are there other ways to say "addiction" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "addiction": verslaving, verslaafdheid.
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