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alcoholics

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/ˌæl.kəˈhɒ.lɪks/ · al-co-hol-ics

Individuals who are dependent on or have a problem with alcohol consumption.

Meanings

nounformal

Individuals who are dependent on or have a problem with alcohol consumption.

وہ افراد جو شراب پینے کے عادی ہیں یا جن کو شراب کے استعمال میں مسئلہ ہے۔

شراب نوش

sharaab nosh

Formal: شراب نوشی کا مریض

Synonyms

alcohol dependentdrunkardaddictشرابخورشرابیشراب نوش

Antonyms

sober personnon-drinkerحالتِبیدارشراب نہ پینے والا

Common Collocations

  • alcoholics anonymous
  • rehabilitation for alcoholics
  • support for alcoholics

Example Sentences

Many alcoholics struggle to admit they have a problem.

بہت سے شراب نوش اپنے مسئلے کو تسلیم کرنے میں جدوجہد کرتے ہیں۔

Bahot se sharaab nos apne maslay ko tasleem karne mein jadoogar karte hain.

Support groups are crucial for helping alcoholics recover.

مددگار گروپ شراب نوشوں کی بحالی کے لیے بہت ضروری ہیں۔

Madadgar grupo sharaab noson ki bhaali ke liye bohot zaroori hain.

Alcoholics may face severe physical and psychological issues.

شراب نوش شدید جسمانی اور نفسیاتی مسائل کا سامنا کر سکتے ہیں۔

Sharaab nos shadeed jismani aur nafsiati masail ka samna kar sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

alcohol:Alcohol refers to the substance itself, whereas alcoholics are individuals who are dependent on or have issues with that substance.

Word Family

alcoholism
nounشراب نوشی
alcoholic
adjectiveشرابی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Associate 'alcoholics' with those who 'clock' their drinks.

Imagine a bar scene with someone filling a glass repeatedly.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

شرفاء نے ہر حال میں راستہ سنبھالنا سیکھا

Sharafaa ne har haal mein rasta sambhalna seekha.

The dignified learn to manage the path in every situation.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "alcoholicus" — of alcohol

First known use: 20th century

The word 'alcohol' comes from the Arabic 'al-kuḥl', referring to a fine powder or distilled substance. The formation of 'alcoholics' signifies those who are dependent on or have a recognized problem with alcohol.