trunksüchtig
alcoholic; addicted to alcohol
English translations
- 01
drunkard
Word details
- German meaning
- Stark dem Alkohol zugeneigt, alkoholabhängig.
- English meaning
- Alcoholic
- Synonym
- alkoholsüchtig, betrunken
- German example
- Er ist leider trunksüchtig und braucht Hilfe.
- English example
- He is unfortunately alcoholic and needs help.
- Comparative
- trunksüchtigerSuperlative: am trunksüchtigsten
Related words
- alkoholkrank
Alcoholic
- alkoholsüchtig
Alcoholic
Example sentences with “trunksüchtig”
Der trunksüchtige Mann suchte Hilfe. (The alcoholic man sought help.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'trunksüchtig' a formal term?
Yes, 'trunksüchtig' is a formal, slightly dated medical or descriptive term for alcoholism; 'alkoholkrank' is more common today.