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addiction in Finnish

addiction in Finnish is riippuvuus, addiktio, himo — addiction means a strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.

addiction in Finnish

riippuvuus
noun
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
addiktio
noun
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
riippuvuus
noun
A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
addiktio
noun
A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
himo
noun
A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
addiktio
noun
A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.
riippuvuus
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 Finnish?
"addiction" in Finnish is riippuvuus, addiktio, himo. 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 Finnish, "addiction" is riippuvuus, addiktio, himo.
Are there other ways to say "addiction" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "addiction": riippuvuus, addiktio, himo.
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