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alcoholism in German

alcoholism in German is Alkoholismus, Alkoholkrankheit, Trunksucht — alcoholism means a chronic condition caused by compulsive drinking, leading to physical dependence and damage to health and daily life.

alcoholism in German

Alkoholismus
noun
A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.
Alkoholkrankheit
noun
A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.
Trunksucht
noun
A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.
Alkoholvergiftung
noun
(pathology) Acute alcohol poisoning.
Alkoholismus
noun
(pathology) Acute alcohol poisoning.

What does "alcoholism" mean?

  1. noun A chronic condition caused by compulsive drinking, leading to physical dependence and damage to health and daily life.
    "Alcoholism runs in his family."
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alcoholism in a sentence

  • Alcoholism runs in his family.
  • The clinic specializes in treating alcoholism and other addictions.

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What is "alcoholism" in German?

"alcoholism" in German is Alkoholismus, Alkoholkrankheit, Trunksucht. alcoholism means: A chronic condition caused by compulsive drinking, leading to physical dependence and damage to health and daily life.

How do you use "alcoholism" in a sentence?

Example: "Alcoholism runs in his family." In German, "alcoholism" is Alkoholismus, Alkoholkrankheit, Trunksucht.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "alcoholism": Alkoholismus, Alkoholkrankheit, Trunksucht, Alkoholvergiftung.

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