das Suchtmittel
Translation
addictive substances, drugs, narcotics
Examples
Der Handel mit Suchtmitteln ist illegal.
Trading in addictive substances is illegal.
Er warnt vor dem Konsum von Suchtmitteln.
He warns against the consumption of addictive substances.
Grammar Patterns
addiction ((to sth.)) Abhängigkeit von Suchtmitteln (addiction to addictive substances).
trade ((in sth.)) Handel mit Suchtmitteln (trade in addictive substances).
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Droge (drug), das Rauschgift (narcotic)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sucht' (addiction) + 'Mittel' (means, substance). Literally 'addiction substance'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'Sucht' (addiction, from 'suchen' - to seek) and 'Mittel' (means). It's the 'means' you 'seek' when addicted.