Die Droge
Example: Die Polizei beschlagnahmte die illegale Droge am Bahnhof.
Definition
"Die Droge" refers to a substance that affects the body's functions, often used for medical purposes or recreationally, and can be illegal or controlled. It commonly implies a drug that may cause addiction or alter mental states, such as the illegal drug seized by police at the train station.
Etymology
The word "die Droge" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'droge (vate)' meaning 'dry (barrels),' referring to dried herbs and medicinal substances. Over time, it evolved in German to mean drugs or substances used for treatment or other effects. Did you know that originally, "Droge" referred to dried plants and not necessarily addictive substances?
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"Die Droge" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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