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ecstasy
A synthetic drug (MDMA) known for its stimulant and euphoric effects. It is often consumed in tablet form at parties and in the club scene.
Der Konsum von Ecstasy kann zu gefährlichen gesundheitlichen Problemen führen.
The use of ecstasy can lead to dangerous health problems.
Although it often refers to tablets, 'Ecstasy' (ecstasy) is usually used in the singular as an uncountable noun. So people talk about 'Ecstasy' (ecstasy) as a substance, not about 'vielen Ecstasys' (many ecstasies).
Die Polizei fand bei der Razzia eine große Menge Ecstasy.
During the raid, the police found a large amount of ecstasy.
In connection with the drug, the verbs 'nehmen' (to take) or 'konsumieren' (to consume) are often used. If someone is under its effect, you say they 'steht unter dem Einfluss von Ecstasy' (are under the influence of ecstasy).
Er hat zugegeben, auf der Party Ecstasy genommen zu haben.
He admitted to having taken ecstasy at the party.
While 'Ecstasy' (ecstasy) is the colloquial and media term, scientific or medical texts often use the chemical name 'MDMA'.
Die Studie untersucht die Langzeitfolgen des MDMA-Konsums.
The study examines the long-term effects of MDMA use.
ecstasy
Ekstase refers to a state of extreme happiness or intoxicating excitement. Ecstasy, by contrast, is the name of a synthetic drug that has euphoric and stimulant effects. Ekstase is therefore used for the intense feeling, while Ecstasy refers to the substance being consumed.
Auf der Party nahm sie Ecstasy und musste später medizinisch behandelt werden.
She took ecstasy at the party and later had to receive medical treatment.
Nach dem entscheidenden Tor gerieten die Fans in Ekstase.
After the decisive goal, the fans were ecstatic.
