die Sucht
Translation
addiction, craving, mania
Examples
Er kämpft gegen seine Alkoholsucht.
He is fighting his alcohol addiction.
Die Sucht nach Anerkennung ist weit verbreitet.
The craving for recognition is widespread.
Grammar Patterns
the addiction ((to sth.)) the addiction to sth. His addiction to gambling ruined him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Abhängigkeit (dependency); Antonyms: die Abstinenz (abstinence)
Etymology
Related to the verb 'suchen' (to seek). An addiction is a sickness where you constantly seek something.
Memory Tips
You 'seek' ('suchen') something so much it becomes a 'Sucht' (addiction).