German word

süchtig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzʏçtɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveaddicted

Example

Viele Menschen sind süchtig nach ihrem Smartphone.

Many people are addicted to their smartphones.

Illustration for süchtig (addicted)

More examples

Er ist süchtig nach Online-Spielen.

He is addicted to online games.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • süchtig nach Online-Spielen

    addicted to online games

  • süchtig nach Nikotin

    addicted to nicotine

  • süchtig nach Aufmerksamkeit

    addicted to attention

Similar words

abhängig: Unable to remain independent because a thing, activity, or person controls behavior or mood.
vernarrt: So captivated by a person or thing that it keeps occupying the mind.
besessen: So fixated on an idea that calm, clear judgment becomes difficult.

Definition in German

So von etwas abhängig sein, dass man es nicht ohne weiteres lassen kann

Word origin

The adjective süchtig comes from Sucht with the productive suffix -ig, which forms adjectives characterized by the noun's quality.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • dependentadjective
  • obsessedadjective

Opposites

  • abstinentabstinentadjective
  • unabhängigindependentadjective

Related words

  • Suchtaddictionnoun
  • Suchtdruckcravingnoun
  • suchterzeugendaddictiveadjective

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