Droge
drug
The German word 'Droge' corresponds to the English word 'drug'. It is used to refer to any substance that alters the state of the body or mind. This includes both legal substances like prescription medication and illegal substances like cocaine or heroin. It's important to note that the term 'Droge' can also refer to addictive substances in general, not just illegal ones.
Example sentences using: Droge
Er wurde mit einer Droge im Kofferraum erwischt.
He was caught with a drug in the trunk.
This sentence is telling us about someone who was arrested or detained because they were found to have a certain kind of drug in the trunk of their car. The word 'Droge' is used to refer to the drug.
Die Droge hat eine beruhigende Wirkung.
The drug has a calming effect.
This sentence is describing the effects of a certain drug, indicating that it has a calming or soothing impact on those who consume it. Here 'Droge' is used to refer to the substance causing the effect.
Die Kostbarkeit einer Droge kann ihr Preis nicht bestimmen.
The value of a drug cannot determine its price.
This sentence expresses that the value (in terms of usefulness or effectiveness) of a drug doesn't necessarily correspond to its monetary cost. 'Droge' in this context shows that we are talking about a drug or medicinal substance.