noun
das Suchtmittel, –
addictive substance
Eine Substanz, die den Körper oder Geist beeinflusst und dazu führen kann, dass Menschen sie immer wieder verwenden wollen.
The German word "Suchtmittel" is a noun made up of two parts:
- Sucht = addiction or craving
- Mittel = means or substance
Meaning:
"Suchtmittel" refers to a substance that can cause addiction, commonly translated as "addictive substance" or "drug."
Similar words:
- Drogen (drugs)
- Betäubungsmittel (narcotics)
- Rauschmittel (intoxicants)
Differences:
- Drogen is a broader term that includes any drug, both legal and illegal.
- Betäubungsmittel specifically refers to narcotics often regulated by law for their anesthetic or analgesic properties.
- Rauschmittel emphasizes substances that cause intoxication.
- Suchtmittel specifically highlights the addictive potential of substances.
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Examples
Suchtmittel können zu Abhängigkeit führen.noun
Addictive substances can lead to dependency.
Suchtmittel sind in vielen Ländern verboten.noun
Addictive substances are banned in many countries.
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