süchtig
addicted
Wenn jemand ein sehr starkes Verlangen nach etwas hat und kaum damit aufhören kann, auch wenn es nicht gut für ihn ist.
The German word "süchtig" is an adjective that means "addicted" or "dependent". It is related to the noun "Sucht," which means "addiction" or "compulsion." "Süchtig" describes a state in which a person has a compulsive need for a substance or activity, ranging from drugs and alcohol to activities like gambling.
Similar words in German include "abhängig" (dependent) and "ongeschützt (addicted)." While "süchtig" specifically refers to addiction, "abhängig" can denote any type of dependence that does not strictly qualify as addiction.
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Examples
Er ist süchtig nach Schokolade.adjective
He is addicted to chocolate.
Er wird schnell süchtig, wenn er oft Videospiele spielt.adjective
He becomes addicted quickly when he plays video games often.
Viele Menschen werden schnell süchtig, wenn sie regelmäßig Zigaretten rauchen.adjective
Many people quickly become addicted when they smoke cigarettes regularly.
Die süchtigen Jugendlichen suchten im Internet nach Hilfe.adjective
The addicted teenagers searched the Internet for help.
Auch Medikamente können süchtig machen.adjective
Medications can also make you addicted.
Wer süchtig nach Alkohol ist, braucht oft Hilfe.adjective
Anyone who is addicted to alcohol often needs help.
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