Pagkaadik

addictionnoun

Alternative meanings

A dependency or compulsive habit toward a substance, activity, or behavior that is difficult to control.

Pronunciation

pag-kah-AH-dik

Root and affixes

From adik, addict or addicted in colloquial use; pagka- forms a noun of state or condition.

Variants or conjugations

adik = addicted or hooked; pagkaadik = addiction; naadik = became addicted; pagkaadik sa droga = drug addiction.

Related words and expressions

bisyo = vice; droga = drug; batasan = habit; tambal = medicine.

Meaning and usage notes

Can be used for substances, games, social media, or other compulsive behaviors. For a more formal tone, explain it as dependency.