alkoholkrank
Translation
alcoholic
Examples
Er ist seit vielen Jahren alkoholkrank.
He has been an alcoholic for many years.
Eine alkoholkranke Person braucht professionelle Hilfe.
An alcoholic person needs professional help.
Grammar Patterns
to be alcoholic Er ist alkoholkrank.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alkoholabhängig (alcohol-dependent), süchtig (addicted); Antonyms: nüchtern (sober), abstinent (abstinent)
Etymology
Composed of 'Alkohol' (alcohol) and 'krank' (sick, ill). Literally means 'alcohol-sick'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone being 'sick' (krank) from 'alcohol'. The connection is very direct.