narkotyki
The English phrase "drugs" is translated into Polish as narkotyki.
narkotyki refers to illegal substances that people take for their mind-altering effects.
Which one should you use?
While narkotyki refers to illegal substances, the word leki is used for legal medicinal drugs.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of narkotyki is narkotyk. Additionally, the noun narkomania is used to refer to the state of drug addiction.
Did you know?
- In Polish slang, the word prochy meaning 'powders' is often used as a euphemism for narkotyki.
- Polish has a specific term używki to describe any mind-altering substance, including nicotine, alcohol and narkotyki.
- While narkotyki is the general term, Polish speakers often use the word towar meaning 'goods' or 'merchandise' when dealing with illegal substances.
Examples in context
- Sprzedaje narkotyki na koncertach.She sells drugs at concerts.This sentence illustrates the act of selling narkotyki at concerts.Tatoeba #13335692 by Radek, translation #8429007 by nickrobson
- Chcieli, żebym im sprzedał narkotyki, ale odmówiłem.They wanted me to sell drugs for them, but I refused.This sentence shows a refusal to sell narkotyki to others.Tatoeba #2146217 by jeedrek, translation #2034590 by CK
- Tom kłamie do siebie że jest zdrowy, ale narkotyki niszczą jego zdrowie.Tom lies to himself that he is healthy but drugs are destroying his health.This sentence describes how narkotyki can destroy a person's health.Tatoeba #8529799 by MCcommand, translation #8529800 by MCcommand
- Narkotyki są nielegalne w Polsce.Drugs are illegal in Poland.
- Ministerstwo Zdrowia prowadzi kampanię przeciwko narkotykom.The Ministry of Health conducts an anti-drug campaign.
- Przemyt narkotyków jest poważnym przestępstwem.Drug trafficking is a serious crime.
- Jakie są skutki zdrowotne używania narkotyków?What are the health effects of using drugs?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Paweł and Anna are discussing a news report about crime.
- PawełCzy w tym filmie pokazali narkotyki?Did they show drugs in this movie?
- AnnaTak, to był bardzo smutny reportaż.Yes, it was a very sad report.
- PawełNarkotyki to wielki problem dla młodzieży.Drugs are a big problem for young people.
- AnnaMasz rację, Paweł.You are right, Paweł.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
