addiction
die Sucht, die Süchte
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addiction
A pathological dependence on a substance or behavior in which the affected person has little control over their consumption or actions.
Die Sucht hat sein Leben und seine Beziehungen stark belastet.
The addiction put a severe strain on his life and relationships.
craving for
An excessively strong, often barely controllable urge for something.
Ihre Sucht nach Anerkennung bestimmt viele ihrer Entscheidungen.
Her craving for recognition determines many of her decisions.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Süchte |
| genitive | der Sucht |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Sucht | die Süchte die Suchten |
| accusative | die Sucht | die Süchte die Suchten |
| dative | der Sucht | den Süchten den Suchten |
| genitive | der Sucht | der Süchte der Suchten |
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When 'Sucht' (addiction / craving) is used with 'nach' (for) and a desired thing or quality, it refers to a strong urge. Without this complement, 'Sucht' (addiction) usually refers to a pathological dependence on a substance or behavior.
Seine Sucht nach Geld und Macht kannte keine Grenzen.
His craving for money and power knew no bounds.
Nach dem Entzug kämpfte sie noch lange gegen ihre Sucht.
After detox, she continued to struggle with her addiction for a long time.
When referring to a pathological dependence, common verb phrases include 'an einer Sucht leiden' (to suffer from an addiction), 'eine Sucht behandeln' (to treat an addiction), and 'eine Sucht überwinden' (to overcome an addiction). With 'leiden' (to suffer), the preposition 'an' (from) takes the dative.
Viele Menschen leiden an einer Sucht und brauchen professionelle Hilfe.
Many people suffer from an addiction and need professional help.
In the phrase 'Sucht nach' (craving for), 'nach' (for) takes the dative. It is followed by whatever someone has an excessively strong urge for.
Ihre Sucht nach immer neuen Reizen wurde zunehmend problematisch.
Her craving for ever more novel experiences became increasingly problematic.
