das Amphetamin
Translation
amphetamine
Examples
Amphetamin ist ein starkes Stimulans.
Amphetamine is a strong stimulant.
Der Besitz von Amphetamin ist illegal.
The possession of amphetamine is illegal.
Grammar Patterns
to take ((sth.)) ((et4)) nehmen Taking amphetamine is dangerous.
possession of ((sth.)) der Besitz von ((et3)) The possession of amphetamine is illegal.
Similar Words
Aufputschmittel (stimulant), Speed
Etymology
Shortened from its chemical name: alpha-methylphenethylamine. It's an international scientific term.
Memory Tips
This is a cognate in many languages. Note the German spelling with 'ph' and '-amin'.