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kiffen
to smoke weed
Colloquial for smoking cannabis products such as marijuana or hashish.
example
Er wurde von der Polizei erwischt, als er im Park kiffte.
He was caught by the police while he was smoking weed in the park.
kiffen
to smoke weed
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Meanings
Usage tips
Register: colloquial
The word 'kiffen' (to smoke weed) clearly belongs to colloquial language. It is used in informal conversations, but not in formal or official situations, such as in a doctor's appointment.
EXAMPLE
In dem Film geht es um eine Gruppe von Jugendlichen, die im Sommer ständig kiffen.
The film is about a group of teenagers who smoke weed all the time in the summer.
Sentence structure
The verb 'kiffen' (to smoke weed) can stand on its own and then generally means to smoke cannabis. But you can also add an accusative object to specify what is being smoked.
EXAMPLE
Er hat zugegeben, dass er am Wochenende gekifft hat.
He admitted that he smoked weed on the weekend.
Word family
The noun 'der Kiffer' (male stoner) or 'die Kifferin' (female stoner) is derived from 'kiffen' (to smoke weed). These words describe a person who frequently consumes cannabis.
EXAMPLE
Er hat in der Schule den Ruf, ein Kiffer zu sein.
At school, he has a reputation for being a stoner.
Compare with
kiffen vs rauchen
to smoke
'rauchen' and 'kiffen' can both mean that someone inhales smoke and exhales it again. The difference is in the substance and the style. 'rauchen' is the general word, especially for cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. 'kiffen' colloquially means to smoke cannabis. So you can use 'rauchen' generally, but 'kiffen' only when it is about cannabis. The words can be confused because 'kiffen' can also be a kind of smoking, but not all smoking is 'kiffen'.
kiffen
Er kifft nicht mehr, weil er klarer im Kopf bleiben möchte.
He no longer smokes weed because he wants to keep a clearer head.
rauchen
Vor dem Eingang darf man nicht rauchen.
You are not allowed to smoke in front of the entrance.
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