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cannabis
The psychoactive substance obtained from the hemp plant and consumed as a drug. It refers to products such as marijuana or hashish.
Der Besitz und Konsum von Cannabis ist in vielen Ländern gesetzlich geregelt.
The possession and consumption of cannabis is regulated by law in many countries.
When talking about cannabis as a substance in general, the word often appears without an article. This is typical for substance nouns, similar to water, milk, or sugar.
Der Handel mit Cannabis unterliegt strengen Vorschriften.
The trade in cannabis is subject to strict regulations.
The word 'Cannabis' (cannabis) is the neutral and official term used in laws, news reports, and medical contexts. It has no colloquial or derogatory connotation.
Die Polizei hat eine große Menge Cannabis sichergestellt.
The police seized a large amount of cannabis.
In connection with the substance, 'Cannabis' (cannabis) is often used with verbs like 'konsumieren' (to consume), 'rauchen' (to smoke), or 'besitzen' (to possess). 'Handel mit Cannabis' (trade in cannabis) is also a fixed expression.
Er wurde angeklagt, weil er Cannabis konsumiert hat.
He was charged because he had consumed cannabis.
When it is about the plant, typical combinations are 'Cannabis anbauen' (to grow cannabis) or 'medizinisches Cannabis' (medical cannabis). In political discussions, you often hear the expression 'Cannabis legalisieren' (to legalize cannabis).
Viele Bauern hoffen, legal Cannabis für die Industrie anbauen zu dürfen.
Many farmers hope to be allowed to legally grow cannabis for industry.
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'das Gras' and 'das Cannabis' can both refer to the drug. 'Gras' is a colloquial word for it and is more suitable in casual conversations. 'Cannabis' sounds more neutral and more precise; it is often used in the news, in laws, in medicine, or when the plant itself may also be meant. The words can be confused because in everyday language they sometimes point to the same substance. The important difference is style: 'Gras' is casual, while 'Cannabis' is more factual and broader.
Die Ärztin erklärt, wann Cannabis als Medikament verwendet werden darf.
The doctor explains when cannabis may be used as a medicine.
Im Gespräch mit Freunden sagte er, dass er kein Gras raucht.
In a conversation with friends, he said that he doesn't smoke weed.