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“addictive substance” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzʊxtˌmɪtl̩/

Example

Alkohol und Nikotin sind Suchtmittel.

Alcohol and nicotine are addictive substances.

Illustration for Suchtmittel (addictive substance)

How to say “addictive substance” in German

“Addictive substance” in German is Suchtmittel.

A substance that can gradually make the body or mind rely on it for continued use.

Full entry for Suchtmittel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Suchtmittel

Der Konsum von Suchtmitteln kann zu Abhängigkeit führen.

The consumption of addictive substances can lead to dependence.

Tips for using Suchtmittel

  • Suchtmittel is common in medical, legal, and administrative language, while everyday speech often names the specific substance instead.

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