das Meth
meth
An informal short form of methamphetamine, a highly stimulating and addictive drug.
EXAMPLE
Der Besitz von Meth ist in Deutschland strafbar.
Possessing meth is a criminal offense in Germany.
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Meth, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Meths |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Meth | – |
| accusative | das Meth | – |
| dative | dem Meth | – |
| genitive | des Meths | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Register and style
'Meth' is an informal word and is used especially in conversations, media reports, and texts about drug prevention and crime.
EXAMPLE
In der Dokumentation berichten Betroffene über ihre Erfahrungen mit Meth.
In the documentary, people affected report on their experiences with meth.
Substance name
As the name of a substance, 'Meth' often appears without an additional article after verbs such as 'konsumieren' (to consume), 'herstellen' (to produce), or 'verkaufen' (to sell).
EXAMPLE
Die Polizei fand Hinweise darauf, dass die Gruppe Meth herstellte.
The police found evidence that the group was producing meth.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'Meth konsumieren' (to consume meth), 'unter dem Einfluss von Meth stehen' (to be under the influence of meth), 'Meth verkaufen' (to sell meth), and 'eine Abhängigkeit von Meth entwickeln' (to develop an addiction to meth).
EXAMPLE
Der Fahrer stand offenbar unter dem Einfluss von Meth.
The driver was apparently under the influence of meth.
In real life
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