Alkoholiko (en. Alcoholic)
al-ko-ho-li-ko
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person involved in alcohol-related problems.
Many alcoholics attend support groups.
Maraming alkoholiko ang dumadalo sa mga support group.
adjective
Refers to a person who is excessively dependent on or uses alcohol.
His father is an alcoholic and needs help.
Ang kanyang ama ay isang alkoholiko at nangangailangan ng tulong.
Related to the effects or characteristics of alcohol.
The alcoholic beverage has a high alcohol content.
Ang alkoholikong inumin ay may mataas na antas ng alkohol.
Etymology
Related to the word 'alcohol' derived from Arabic.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I am an alcoholic
Someone admitting to having a problem with alcohol.
Alkoholiko ako
Related Words
alcoholism
A condition of excessive drinking that causes physical and emotional problems.
alkoholismo
Slang Meanings
Heavy drinker
Our neighbor is an alcoholic, he's drunk every day.
Yung kapitbahay namin, alkoholiko yan, araw-araw lasing.
Loves to party
You can't stop him, he's an alcoholic, always there at parties.
Hindi mo siya mapipigilan, alkoholiko yan, laging nandiyan sa mga inuman.
Always gets to the point of drunkenness
You know him, he's an alcoholic, always gets drunk every Friday.
Alam mo na, alkoholiko yan, laging umaabot sa pagkalasing tuwing Biyernes.