alcoholic
intermediateB2/ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/ · al-co-hol-ic
Relating to or characterized by alcohol.
Meanings
Relating to or characterized by alcohol.
شراب سے متعلق یا اس کی خصوصیت رکھنے والا۔
شراب نوش
sharab nash
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- alcoholic beverage
- alcoholic drink
- alcoholic addiction
Example Sentences
He made the decision to stop being an alcoholic.
اس نے شراب نوشی چھوڑنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne sharab nashi chorhne ka faisla kiya.
Alcoholic beverages can lead to serious health problems.
شراب نوشی صحت کے سنگین مسائل کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔
Sharab nashi sehat ke sangeen masail ka baais ban sakti hai.
They attended a meeting for alcoholic recovery.
وہ شرابی بحالی کے اجلاس میں گئے۔
Woh sharabi behali ke ijaas mein gaye.
Easily Confused With
A person who suffers from alcoholism.
وہ شخص جو شراب نوشی کے عارضے میں مبتلا ہو۔
شرابی
sharabi
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- recovering alcoholic
- alcoholic disorder
- alcoholic support group
Example Sentences
He was known as an alcoholic in the community.
وہ کمیونٹی میں ایک شرابی کے طور پر جانا جاتا تھا۔
Woh community mein ek sharabi ke tor par jaana jata tha.
Many alcoholics require professional help to recover.
بہت سے شرابیوں کو بحالی کے لیے پیشہ ورانہ مدد کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔
Bahut se sharabiyon ko behali ke liye pesha warana madad ki zaroorat hoti hai.
The support group is specifically for alcoholics.
یہ سپورٹ گروپ خاص طور پر شرابیوں کے لئے ہے۔
Yeh support group khaas tor par sharabiyon ke liye hai.
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Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Alcoholic can be remembered as a person who always seems 'alko-holic' – indulged in alcohol.
Imagine a glass overflowing with alcohol, symbolizing excess consumption.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
شراب عشق میں کچھ ہی تو باقی ہے نہ پینے والوں میں دل ہے، نہ شراب میں
Sharab ishq mein kuch hi to baaqi hai Na peene walon mein dil hai, na sharab mein
In the wine of love, there's so little left; neither in the drinkers is there a heart, nor in the wine.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
شراب پینے سے عقل زائل ہوتی ہے
Sharab peenay se aqal zail hoti hai
Drinking alcohol diminishes intelligence.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Arabic "الكحل (al-kuḥl)" — the kohl, a cosmetic product which contains alcohol
First known use: 17th century
The term 'alcoholic' originates from the Arabic word for kohl, which specifically referred to a purifying essence. The term gradually evolved to encompass any substance with intoxicating properties.