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 'suchen' (to seek). An addiction involves pathologically seeking something.
Memory Tips
When you 'seek' ('suchen') something too much, it can become a 'Sucht' (addiction).