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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.
    "His addiction to alcohol cost him his job."
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addiction in a sentence

  • His addiction to alcohol cost him his job.
  • The clinic specializes in treating gambling addiction.

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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: "His addiction to alcohol cost him his job." 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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