Have a drinking problem Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑbɫəm

HAV-uh DRING-king PRAH-blum

UK

hæv/ /æɪ/ /dɹˈɪŋkɪŋ/ /pɹˈɒbləm

hav-uh DRING-king PROB-lum

Definition

To regularly drink too much alcohol in a way that causes problems in your life or health.

Usage & Nuances

This is a sensitive, serious topic, often discussed formally or respectfully. Don't use about someone without care or proof. Synonyms include 'alcohol problem' or 'alcoholism' (more medical/formal). Common patterns: 'He has a drinking problem,' 'admit to having a drinking problem.' Not about one-time events.

• Spanish: tener un problema con la bebida - padecer alcoholismo
• Portuguese (BR): ter um problema com bebida - ser alcoólatra
• Portuguese (PT): ter um problema com o álcool - ser alcoólico
• Chinese (Simplified): 有酗酒问题 - 有酒精依赖
• Chinese (Traditional): 有酗酒問題 - 有酒精依賴
• Hindi: शराब की समस्या होना - शराबी होना
• Arabic: لديه مشكلة مع الكحول - يعاني من إدمان الشرب
• Bengali: মদ্যপানের সমস্যা থাকা
• Russian: проблемы с алкоголем
• Japanese: アルコール依存症である - 飲酒問題がある
• Vietnamese: có vấn đề về rượu - nghiện rượu
• Korean: 음주 문제를 갖다 - 알코올 중독이 있다
• Turkish: alkol problemi olmak
• Urdu: شراب نوشی کا مسئلہ ہونا
• Indonesian: memiliki masalah minum alkohol

Example Sentences

She has a drinking problem and is getting help from a doctor.

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Some people have a drinking problem but hide it from their families.

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If you have a drinking problem, it is important to ask for support.

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He finally admitted he has a drinking problem, and now he's in rehab.

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It's not always easy to tell if someone has a drinking problem—people can hide it well.

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My uncle used to have a drinking problem, but he's been sober for years now.

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