hörig
Translation
subservient, in thrall, addicted, dependent
Examples
Er war ihr völlig hörig.
He was completely subservient 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
Derived from 'hören' (to hear), suggesting a person who only 'hears' or listens to one specific influence.
Memory Tips
Picture someone whose hearing ('hören') is captive to someone or something, hence they are 'in thrall'.