English–German

“addicted” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzʏçtɪç/

Example

Viele Menschen sind süchtig nach ihrem Smartphone.

Many people are addicted to their smartphones.

Illustration for süchtig (addicted)

How to say “addicted” in German

“Addicted” in German is süchtig.

A person caught in a powerful pull toward something that keeps demanding attention or use.

Full entry for süchtig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with süchtig

Er ist süchtig nach Online-Spielen.

He is addicted to online games.

Tips for using süchtig

  • In everyday speech, süchtig can describe strong enthusiasm as well as harmful dependence, so context determines its force.

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