Alkoholismo (en. Alcoholism)

al-ko-hol-ismo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition where a person increasingly consumes alcohol on a regular basis.
Alcoholism is a serious illness that requires medical attention.
Ang alkoholismo ay isang seryosong sakit na nangangailangan ng medikal na atensyon.
A dependency or addiction to alcohol that causes physical and emotional problems.
People with alcoholism often struggle in their relationships.
Ang mga tao na may alkoholismo ay madalas na nahihirapan sa kanilang mga relasyon.
A disease that arises from excessive drinking leading to negative effects on a person's life.
Alcoholism can lead to the destruction of health and career.
Ang alkoholismo ay maaaring magresulta sa pagkasira ng kalusugan at kariyer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

get sober
an encouragement for a person to stop excessive drinking.
magpakatino
take care of oneself
caring for one's health to help prevent alcoholism.
aalagaan ang sarili

Related Words

alcohol
A intoxicating substance found in alcoholic beverages.
alkohol
addiction
A condition where a person relies on a substance to reach a normal state of mind.
pagkagumon

Slang Meanings

Sipping alcohol
Juan has really taken to sipping alcohol, almost every day now.
Iba na talaga 'yung pagsisipsip ng alak ni Juan, halos araw-araw na lang.
Person who is always drunk
Come on, let's not get into a fight with that person, they might be always drunk.
Tara, huwag na tayong makipag-away d'yan, baka yung tao na 'yan laging lasing.
Bottle's lover
That might be the town's 'bottle's lover' again, always falling on the street.
Baka siya na naman ang kabit ng bote sa barangay, lagi na lang bumabagsak sa daan.
Drunkard
Who is that drunkard who often hangs out here on the corner?
Sino ba 'yung lasinggerong madalas dito sa kanto?