ADJECTIVE

abhängig/ˈapˌhɛŋɪç/dependent; addicted

abhängig is a German adjective that means dependent or addicted. It is pronounced /ˈapˌhɛŋɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "abhängiger" and "abhängigsten".

Definitions

1.dependent on something or someone(reliant on someone or something)

a.not able to exist, succeed, or function without something or someone

Kinder sind oft von ihren Eltern abhängig.Children are often dependent on their parents.

2.addicted or hooked (usually to a substance or behavior)(addiction, negative dependency)

a.physically or psychologically dependent

Er ist schon lange abhängig von Alkohol.He has been addicted to alcohol for a long time.

Adjective Forms

Positiveabhängig
Comparativeabhängiger
Superlativeabhängigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "abhängig" mean in English?
"abhängig" means dependent or addicted. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "abhängig"?
"abhängig" is pronounced /ˈapˌhɛŋɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "abhängig"?
The comparative of "abhängig" is "abhängiger" and the superlative is "abhängigsten".
What part of speech is "abhängig"?
"abhängig" is a adjective in German.

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