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addict in German

addict in German is Süchtiger, Narkomane, süchtig machen — addict means a person who is dependent on a harmful substance and cannot easily stop using it.

addict in German

Süchtiger
noun
A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug.
Narkomane
noun
A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug.
süchtig machen
verb
(transitive) To make (someone) become devoted to a given thing or activity; to cause to be addicted. [from 17th c.]

What does "addict" mean?

  1. noun A person who is dependent on a harmful substance and cannot easily stop using it.
    "The clinic offers support for recovering addicts."
  2. noun (informal) A person with a strong enthusiasm for something.
    "She's a self-confessed chocolate addict."
  3. verb To cause someone to become dependent on something, or to become dependent oneself.
    "The drug is designed to relieve pain without addicting the patient."
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addict in a sentence

  • The clinic offers support for recovering addicts.
  • He became an addict after years of using painkillers.
  • She's a self-confessed chocolate addict.
  • He's a total news addict, checking headlines every hour.

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What is "addict" in German?

"addict" in German is Süchtiger, Narkomane, süchtig machen. addict means: A person who is dependent on a harmful substance and cannot easily stop using it.

How do you use "addict" in a sentence?

Example: "The clinic offers support for recovering addicts." In German, "addict" is Süchtiger, Narkomane, süchtig machen.

Are there other ways to say "addict" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "addict": Süchtiger, Narkomane, süchtig machen.

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