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addicted
Being physically or psychologically dependent on a substance (e.g., drugs, alcohol) or a behavior.
Er ist seit Jahren süchtig nach Nikotin und schafft es nicht, mit dem Rauchen aufzuhören.
He has been addicted to nicotine for years and can't manage to quit smoking.
addicted to
Colloquially used for a very strong desire for something or great enthusiasm for an activity.
Ich bin im Moment total süchtig nach dieser neuen Serie.
I'm totally addicted to this new series at the moment.
The adjective 'süchtig' (addicted) belongs to the noun 'die Sucht' (addiction). If someone is 'süchtig' (addicted), they are suffering from an addiction. This connection helps you understand the serious basic meaning of the word.
Seine Spielsucht hat die ganze Familie belastet.
His gambling addiction put a strain on the whole family.
'Süchtig' (addicted) is always used with the preposition 'nach' and the dative. The structure is: 'süchtig nach etwas/jemandem sein' (to be addicted to something/someone).
Viele Menschen sind süchtig nach Koffein.
Many people are addicted to caffeine.
In a figurative sense, 'süchtig nach' (addicted to) describes great enthusiasm for something harmless. The context (e.g., a series, chocolate, a hobby) makes it clear that it is not a medical dependency.
Ich bin total süchtig nach diesem neuen Podcast.
I'm totally addicted to this new podcast.
dependent / addicted
Abhängig von and süchtig nach can both describe a physical or psychological dependence on a substance. Abhängig von often sounds more neutral or technical; süchtig nach highlights the compulsive addiction more directly and with a more evaluative tone. However, both words can describe the same serious illness.
Seine Schwester sagt besorgt, dass er nach Alkohol süchtig ist.
His sister worriedly says that he is addicted to alcohol.
Im Arztbrief steht, dass er von Alkohol abhängig ist.
The doctor's report says that he is dependent on alcohol.
