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addiction in German

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

addiction in German

Sucht
noun
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
Abhängigkeit
noun
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
Abhängigkeit
noun
A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
Sucht
noun
A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.

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."

addiction in a sentence

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is "addiction" in German?

"addiction" in German is Sucht, Abhängigkeit. 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 German, "addiction" is Sucht, Abhängigkeit.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "addiction": Sucht, Abhängigkeit.

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