das Haschisch
Translation
hashish, hash
Examples
Der Konsum von Haschisch ist illegal.
The consumption of hashish is illegal.
Die Polizei hat Haschisch beschlagnahmt.
The police confiscated hashish.
Grammar Patterns
to smoke ((sth.)) He smokes hashish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dope, Gras (grass, colloquial)
Etymology
From Arabic 'ḥašīš', meaning 'grass' or 'hay'.
Memory Tips
The word 'Haschisch' sounds a bit like a sneeze or a cough ('ha-shish'), which can be a memorable link to the act of smoking.