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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.
cannabis plant
The hemp plant itself, especially when it is cultivated to produce intoxicants or for medical purposes.
Für den medizinischen Gebrauch wird Cannabis unter streng kontrollierten Bedingungen angebaut.
For medical use, cannabis is grown under strictly controlled conditions.
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.
grass
Gras is a colloquial term for marijuana. Cannabis is the neutral or more formal general term and can refer to products such as hashish as well as marijuana. Gras can work among friends, while Cannabis is more suitable in official or medical contexts.
Im Arztgespräch gab Ben an, dass er kein Cannabis mehr konsumiert.
During the doctor's appointment, Ben said that he no longer uses cannabis.
Unter Freunden sagte Ben, dass er kein Gras mehr konsumiert.
Ben told his friends that he no longer uses weed.
