das Heroin
Translation
heroin
Examples
Der Besitz von Heroin ist illegal.
Possession of heroin is illegal.
Heroin ist eine sehr gefährliche Droge.
Heroin is a very dangerous drug.
Grammar Patterns
to consume Heroin to consume heroin It is dangerous to consume Heroin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Diacetylmorphin (diacetylmorphine)
Etymology
Derived from the German word 'heroisch' (heroic), because it was originally marketed by Bayer as a 'heroic' medication.
Memory Tips
It's an international word, nearly identical to 'heroin' in English. The German article is 'das'.