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
| Positive | abhängig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | abhängiger |
| Superlative | abhängigsten |
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.
