Adikto (en. Addict)

a-dik-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who is excessively reliant on or dependent on something, especially intoxicating substances or vices.

He is an alcohol addict.

Siya ay isang adikto sa alak.

A person suffering from illness due to excessive use of any substance.

The addict needs help and support.

Ang adikto ay nangangailangan ng tulong at suporta.

A person who cannot stop an activity or vice.

Sometimes, the gambling addict cannot stop.

Minsan, ang adikto sa sugal ay hindi na kayang huminto.

From the Spanish word 'adicto'

addict to drugs

A person who is reliant on illegal drugs.

adikto sa droga

gambling addict

A person who cannot stop gambling.

adikto sa sugal

rehab

A place or program that provides help for addicts.

rehab

help

Support given to addicts for their recovery.

tulong

Super busy or obsessed with something, especially an addiction.

A lot of people are so hooked on his cellphone, it’s like he’s an addict!

Ang dami nang nag-abala sa cellphone niya, parang adikto!

Has a strong passion for someone or something.

She’s addicted to K-dramas, she doesn’t even sleep because she's hooked.

Adikto siya sa k-drama, hindi na natutulog kasi nag-aabala.

A person who has a strong craving or interest they can't escape.

Even with food, he’s addicted; he’s been lingering at the buffet for so long.

Pati pagkain, adikto na siya, kay tagal niyang nag-aabala sa buffet.