süchtig

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word süchtig. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word süchtig, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say süchtig in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word süchtig you have here. The definition of the word süchtig will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofsüchtig, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

German

Etymology

From Old High German suhtīg, equivalent to Sucht +‎ -ig. Related to Sucht. Cognate to Dutch zuchtig.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzʏçtɪç/ (standard)
  • (file)
  • IPA(key): /ˈzʏçtɪk/ (common form in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland)
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: süch‧tig

Adjective

süchtig (strong nominative masculine singular süchtiger, comparative süchtiger, superlative am süchtigsten)

  1. (often with nach (to)) addicted
    Er ist seit Jahren süchtig nach Tabletten.He's been addicted to pills for years.

Declension

Hyponyms

Derived terms

Related terms

Further reading

  • süchtig” in Duden online
  • süchtig” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache