This is the 8397th most frequent Dutch word.
gokverslaving
Addiction to gambling.
Here, "gokverslaving" is used as a noun to refer to the concept or condition of gambling addiction.
Gokverslaving is een ernstig probleem in onze samenleving.
Gambling addiction is a serious problem in our society.
In this sentence, "gokverslaving" is again a noun, used to describe the specific gambling issue of a person.
Ik vermoed dat hij hulp nodig heeft vanwege zijn gokverslaving.
I suspect that he needs help because of his gambling addiction.
"Gokverslaving" is used here to denote the theme or topic of the story presented.