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 He is alcoholic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alkoholabhängig (alcohol-dependent), süchtig (addicted); Antonyms: nüchtern (sober), abstinent (abstinent)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Alkohol' (alcohol) and 'krank' (sick). It literally translates to 'alcohol-sick'.
Memory Tips
Visualize someone who is physically 'sick' (krank) because of 'alcohol'. The word itself describes the condition.