die Droge
Translation
drug, narcotic
Examples
Der Handel mit Drogen ist illegal.
Dealing in drugs is illegal.
Er ist von Drogen abhängig.
He is addicted to drugs.
Diese Pflanze wird als Droge verwendet.
This plant is used as a drug.
Grammar Patterns
addicted ((to sth.)) addicted to something Er ist von Drogen abhängig.
Similar Words
Rauschgift (narcotic), Medikament (medicine), Arzneimittel (medicament)
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'droge' (dry), referring to dried herbs used for medicinal purposes. Cognate with English 'drug'.
Memory Tips
It sounds and looks very similar to the English 'drug'. Remember it's a feminine noun: 'die Droge'.