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“drug” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdroːgə/

Example

Er verkauft Drogen auf der Straße.

He sells drugs on the street.

Illustration for Droge (drug)

How to say “drug” in German

“Drug” in German is Droge.

A substance taken into the body that alters physical or mental state and can lead to dependence, often pictured as an illicit street drug.

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

Example sentences with Droge

Er stand unter dem Einfluss von Drogen.

He was under the influence of drugs.

Tips for using Droge

  • German Droge is feminine, so the forms are die Droge and die Drogen; medicine in the therapeutic sense is usually Arzneimittel or Medikament.

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