hörig
Translation
subservient, in thrall, addicted, dependent
Examples
Er war ihr völlig hörig.
He was completely in thrall to her.
Sie ist den Drogen hörig.
She is addicted to drugs.
Grammar Patterns
to be subservient ((to sb./sth.)) to be subservient to someone/something He was subservient to her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dependent, subservient; Antonyms: independent, free
Etymology
From 'hören' (to hear), implying someone who only 'hears' or obeys one person or thing.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone whose ears ('hören') are completely controlled by another person, making them subservient.