der Alkoholkonsum
alcohol consumption
The act or habit of drinking alcoholic beverages.
EXAMPLE
Ärzte warnen vor den Folgen von übermäßigem Alkoholkonsum.
Doctors warn about the consequences of excessive alcohol consumption.
der Alkoholkonsum
alcohol consumption
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Meanings
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Compound word
The word is a clear compound of 'der Alkohol' (alcohol) and 'der Konsum' (consumption). 'Konsum' is the noun from the verb 'konsumieren' (to consume, to take in). So the meaning is literally 'the consuming of alcohol'.
EXAMPLE
Der Konsum von Fast Food hat in den letzten Jahren zugenommen.
The consumption of fast food has increased in recent years.
Typical collocations
'Alkoholkonsum' (alcohol consumption) is often combined with adjectives that describe the amount, e.g. 'übermäßiger' (excessive), 'regelmäßiger' (regular), 'hoher' (high), or 'geringer' (low) alcohol consumption. Common verbs are 'einschränken' (to limit) or 'reduzieren' (to reduce).
EXAMPLE
Er hat seinen Alkoholkonsum aus gesundheitlichen Gründen stark reduziert.
He has greatly reduced his alcohol consumption for health reasons.
Register
'Alkoholkonsum' (alcohol consumption) is a rather formal and neutral term that is often used in medical, scientific, or official contexts. In everyday language, people usually simply say 'Alkohol trinken' (to drink alcohol).
EXAMPLE
Die Studie untersucht den Alkoholkonsum bei Jugendlichen.
The study examines alcohol consumption among young people.
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