No. 6,989 in Dutch
alcoholgebruik
The use or consumption of alcohol.
In a sentence
Het alcoholgebruik onder jongeren lijkt af te nemen.
The alcohol consumption among youth seems to be declining.
In this neutral context, 'alcoholgebruik' refers to the general consumption of alcohol, emphasizing statistical coverage in populations like youth.
Excessief alcoholgebruik kan leiden tot gezondheidsproblemen.
Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to health problems.
'Alcoholgebruik' here is modified by 'excessief', pointing to the excessive use of alcohol and implying negative health impacts.
Tijdens de vakantie was er meer alcoholgebruik dan normaal.
During the holiday, there was more alcohol consumption than usual.
Here, 'alcoholgebruik' is used to describe increased drinking behavior observed during a specific period.
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