Have an alcohol problem Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæv/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈæɫkəˌhɑɫ/ /ˈpɹɑbɫəm

HAV-ən AL-kuh-hawl PRAHB-ləm

UK

hæv/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈælkəhˌɒl/ /pɹˈɒbləm

hav-UN AL-kuh-hol PROB-ləm

التعريف

To struggle with controlling one's drinking or to drink so much that it causes problems in life.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

This expression is neutral but sensitive; use it respectfully when discussing someone's health. It's common in medical, support, and everyday contexts. Sometimes phrased as 'struggle with alcohol' or 'alcohol use disorder' in more formal situations.

• Spanish: tener un problema con el alcohol
• Portuguese (BR): ter um problema com álcool
• Portuguese (PT): ter um problema com o álcool
• Chinese (Simplified): 有酗酒问题
• Chinese (Traditional): 有酗酒問題
• Hindi: शराब की समस्या होना
• Arabic: يعاني من مشكلة مع الكحول
• Bengali: মদ্যপানের সমস্যা আছে
• Russian: имеет проблему с алкоголем
• Japanese: アルコール問題を抱えている
• Vietnamese: có vấn đề về rượu - mắc chứng nghiện rượu
• Korean: 알코올 문제를 가지고 있다 - 술 문제가 있다
• Turkish: alkol problemi olmak
• Urdu: شراب کا مسئلہ ہونا
• Indonesian: memiliki masalah alkohol

جمل نموذجية

My uncle has an alcohol problem and is getting help.

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Some people have an alcohol problem without realizing it.

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If you have an alcohol problem, it's okay to ask for support.

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He didn't admit he had an alcohol problem until his family talked to him.

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A lot of stress led her to have an alcohol problem in her twenties.

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Some people can drink socially, but others have an alcohol problem and need to be careful.

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