English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

compulsive in German

compulsive in German is zwanghaft — compulsive means resulting from an urge that is difficult or impossible to resist.

compulsive in German

zwanghaft
adj
Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.

What does "compulsive" mean?

  1. adjective Resulting from an urge that is difficult or impossible to resist.
    "His compulsive checking of email became a real problem at work."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German

compulsive in a sentence

  • His compulsive checking of email became a real problem at work.
  • She's a compulsive liar.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "compulsive" in German?

"compulsive" in German is zwanghaft. compulsive means: Resulting from an urge that is difficult or impossible to resist.

How do you use "compulsive" in a sentence?

Example: "His compulsive checking of email became a real problem at work." In German, "compulsive" is zwanghaft.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.