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
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
Abhängigkeit
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
Abhängigkeit
A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
Sucht
A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
What does "addiction" mean?
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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 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: "Many people struggle with an addiction to their phones without realising how much time it takes." 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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