German

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Etymology

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Droge (drug) +‎ Falle (trap)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈdʁoːɡŋ̩ˌfalə], [ˈdʁoːɡənˌfalə]

Noun

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Drogenfalle f (genitive Drogenfalle, plural Drogenfallen)

  1. (idiomatic) trap relating to addiction to drugs
    in die Drogenfalle geraten
    to be "trapped" by becoming addicted to drugs

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