German Conversation · Level 19
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German word
Droge
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdroːgə/
Meaning
- feminine noundrug
Example
Er verkauft Drogen auf der Straße.
He sells drugs on the street.
More examples
Er stand unter dem Einfluss von Drogen.
He was under the influence of drugs.
Core concept
A substance taken into the body that alters physical or mental state and can lead to dependence, often pictured as an illicit street drug.
Common phrases
sich von Drogen fernhalten
stay away from drugs
an Drogen sterben
die from drugs
unter dem Einfluss von Drogen stehen
be under the influence of drugs
Similar words
Rauschgift: A strongly intoxicating substance commonly traded and used illegally.
Suchtmittel: A substance whose long-term use can readily lead to dependence.
Medikament: A medicine legally used to treat diseases or ease symptoms.
Definition in German
Stoff, der beim Konsum körperliche oder geistige Wirkungen hervorruft und Suchtpotenzial besitzt; umgangssprachlich oft für illegale Rauschmittel verwendet.
Word origin
German Droge entered through French drogue from Low German droog, meaning "dry," because the earlier term referred to dried medicinal goods and herbs.
Usage tips
- German Droge is feminine, so the forms are die Droge and die Drogen; medicine in the therapeutic sense is usually Arzneimittel or Medikament.
Other meanings
- narcoticnoun
Opposites
- Arzneimedicinenoun
Related words
- Drogenabhängigkeitdrug addictionnoun
- Drogenkartelldrug cartelnoun