English–German

“addiction” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/zʊxt/

Example

Viele Menschen haben eine Sucht.

Many people have an addiction.

Illustration for Sucht (addiction)

How to say “addiction” in German

“Addiction” in German is Sucht.

A recurring pull that draws attention back to a substance or activity even when stopping is difficult.

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

Example sentences with Sucht

Er verlor wegen seiner Sucht seinen Job.

He lost his job because of his addiction.

Tips for using Sucht

  • Sucht is a strong, serious word, while Vorliebe or Leidenschaft usually fits an ordinary preference or hobby.

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