der Drogendealer
drug dealer
A person who illegally deals in drugs, meaning sells narcotics.
EXAMPLE
Die Polizei konnte einen bekannten Drogendealer auf frischer Tat ertappen.
The police were able to catch a known drug dealer in the act.
der Drogendealer
drug dealer
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Meanings
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Word composition
The word is a clear compound of 'Drogen' (drugs) and 'Dealer' (dealer). The second part, 'Dealer', is an English loanword for 'Händler' (dealer/trader) and in German is used almost only in this negative context.
EXAMPLE
Er wurde als Dealer für illegale Substanzen bekannt.
He became known as a dealer of illegal substances.
Typical collocations
'Drogendealer' (drug dealer) is very often combined with verbs from the field of law enforcement. Typical phrases are 'einen Drogendealer festnehmen' (to arrest a drug dealer), 'verhaften' (to arrest), or 'überführen' (to convict/prove guilty).
EXAMPLE
Die Polizei hat gestern Abend zwei Drogendealer festgenommen.
The police arrested two drug dealers yesterday evening.
Word family
The colloquial verb 'dealen' (to deal drugs) is also derived from the word 'Dealer' (dealer). The shortened term 'Dealer' (dealer) is also common.
EXAMPLE
Er wurde beschuldigt, mit Drogen gedealt zu haben.
He was accused of having dealt drugs.
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