das Kokain
Translation
cocaine
Examples
Der Besitz von Kokain ist illegal.
The possession of cocaine is illegal.
Kokain ist eine stark süchtig machende Droge.
Cocaine is a highly addictive drug.
Grammar Patterns
possession of ((sth.)) possession of cocaine The possession of cocaine is punishable by law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Koks (slang); Other drugs: Heroin, Amphetamin
Etymology
An international word from Spanish 'coca' (the coca plant) + the chemical suffix '-in'.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate, sounding almost identical to the English 'cocaine'. The German 'K' is pronounced like the English 'c' in this case.