De drug
Example: Veel jongeren zijn geïnteresseerd in de drugsmisdaad.
Definition
"De drug" refers to a substance that can have a physiological effect when ingested or introduced into the body, often used for medicinal or recreational purposes. It is commonly associated with controlled or illegal substances that affect the mind or body.
Etymology
The word "de drug" in Dutch derives from the English word 'drug,' which has origins in the Old French 'drogue,' meaning a medicinal ingredient. Did you know that the exact origin of 'drogue' is uncertain but might relate to dried herbs used in medicine? Over time, it came to refer to various substances with medicinal or psychoactive properties.
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"De drug" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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