alcoholic
die Alkoholikerin, die Alkoholikerinnen
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alcoholic
A woman who is dependent on alcohol or regularly drinks so much alcohol that it negatively affects her health and life.
Die Alkoholikerin hat sich professionelle Hilfe gesucht.
The alcoholic sought professional help.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Alkoholikerinnen |
| genitive | der Alkoholikerin |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Alkoholikerin | die Alkoholikerinnen |
| accusative | die Alkoholikerin | die Alkoholikerinnen |
| dative | der Alkoholikerin | den Alkoholikerinnen |
| genitive | der Alkoholikerin | der Alkoholikerinnen |
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'Alkoholikerin' consists of 'Alkohol' (alcohol), the element '-iker' for a person with a particular connection to or behavior, and the ending '-in' for a female person. This structure helps you recognize the word as a term for a person.
Die Alkoholikerin nimmt regelmäßig an einer Selbsthilfegruppe teil.
The alcoholic regularly attends a self-help group.
'Alkoholikerin' is often used with verbs such as 'Hilfe suchen' (to seek help), 'behandelt werden' (to be treated), 'trocken werden' (to become sober), and 'rückfällig werden' (to relapse). The phrase 'als Alkoholikerin bezeichnet werden' (to be described as an alcoholic) is also common.
Die Alkoholikerin wurde wegen ihrer Abhängigkeit in einer Klinik behandelt.
The alcoholic was treated at a clinic because of her addiction.
'Alkoholikerin' is a direct term and can have a stigmatizing effect in personal or public situations. When talking about people affected by alcohol dependence, it is therefore especially important to use the word in a respectful and objective context.
Im Gespräch mit der Alkoholikerin blieb die Sozialarbeiterin ruhig und respektvoll.
The social worker remained calm and respectful while speaking with the alcoholic.
