das Suchtmittel
addictive substance
A substance whose use can lead to physical or psychological dependence.
EXAMPLE
Alkohol und Nikotin sind legale Suchtmittel.
Alcohol and nicotine are legal addictive substances.
das Suchtmittel
addictive substance
das Suchtmittel, die Suchtmittel
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Suchtmittel, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Suchtmittel |
| genitive | des Suchtmittels |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Suchtmittel | die Suchtmittel |
| accusative | das Suchtmittel | die Suchtmittel |
| dative | dem Suchtmittel | den Suchtmitteln |
| genitive | des Suchtmittels | der Suchtmittel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Suchtmittel' is made up of 'Sucht' (addiction) and 'Mittel' (substance/remedy). The component 'Sucht' helps you associate the word with the topic of dependence.
EXAMPLE
Die Beratungsstelle informiert über die Risiken verschiedener Suchtmittel.
The counseling center provides information about the risks of various addictive substances.
Typical collocations
Common collocations are 'Suchtmittel konsumieren' (to consume addictive substances), 'der Konsum von Suchtmitteln' (the consumption of addictive substances), and 'auf Suchtmittel verzichten' (to abstain from addictive substances). You will encounter these expressions especially in texts about health and prevention.
EXAMPLE
Während der Therapie verzichtet er vollständig auf Suchtmittel.
During therapy, he completely abstains from addictive substances.
Expressing dependence
In 'von Suchtmitteln abhängig sein' (to be dependent on addictive substances), 'von' is followed by the dative. You use this pattern to describe a person's dependence.
EXAMPLE
Wer von einem Suchtmittel abhängig ist, kann sich an eine Beratungsstelle wenden.
Anyone who is dependent on an addictive substance can contact a counseling center.
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