नशीली दवाएं
nasheeli davaayein
In Hindi, the phrase for drugs is नशीली दवाएं (nasheeli davaayein).
नशीली दवाएं is used to refer to illegal or controlled substances used for their intoxicating effects. If you want to speak about the state of being under the influence or the addiction itself, the noun नशा is often used instead.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nasheeli, meaning intoxicating and davaayein, meaning medicines or drugs.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is नशीली दवा.
How do you pronounce it?
nasheeli davaayein
Did you know?
- The root word नशा is derived from the Arabic word 'nashwa', which refers to the feeling of exhilaration or rapture.
- The word नशा is often used to describe not just drug intoxication, but also the 'high' felt from power, fame or love.
- The word नशा can be used ironically to describe a strong obsession or a 'craving' for a non-drug related activity, such as a passion for cricket.
Examples in context
- नशीली दवाएं बहुत खतरनाक होती हैं।nashīlī davā'ēṃ bahut khatarnāk hotī haiṃ.Drugs are very dangerous.
- नशीली दवाएं स्वास्थ्य को बर्बाद कर देती हैं।nashīlī davā'ēṃ svāsthya ko barbād kar detī haiṃ.Drugs ruin your health.
Example conversation
Amit and Anjali are discussing a news report about crime.
- अमित Amitक्या तुमने समाचार में नशीली दवाओं के बारे में सुना?kyā tumne samāchār meṃ nashīlī davā'ōṃ ke bāre meṃ sunā?Did you hear about drugs in the news?
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, अमित, यह बहुत डरावनी खबर थी।hāṃ, amit, yah bahut ḍarāvnī khabar thī.Yes, Amit, it was very scary news.
- अमित Amitनशीली दवाएं समाज के लिए एक बुराई हैं।nashīlī davā'ēṃ samaj ke liye ek burā'ī haiṃ.Drugs are an evil for society.
- अंजलि Anjaliमैं तुमसे पूरी तरह सहमत हूँ।maiṃ tumse pūrī tarah sahamat hūṃ.I completely agree with you.
