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    Narkotiko (en. Narcotic)

    /nar.kɔ.'ti.kɔ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of drug that causes drowsiness and alters sensations.
    Narcotics are used in medicine for pain, but they also carry the risk of addiction.
    Ang mga narkotiko ay ginagamit sa medisina para sa sakit, ngunit may panganib din na maging adik.
    Chemicals that induce numbness and insensitivity in the body.
    The proper use of narcotics is essential during hospital operations.
    Mahalaga ang tamang paggamit ng mga narkotiko sa mga operasyon sa ospital.

    Etymology

    from the Greek word 'narkosis' meaning 'numbness' or 'insensibility'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    narcotics for pain
    Narcotics are used as pain relief.
    narkotiko sa sakit

    Related Words

    addict
    A person heavily reliant on or consuming narcotics despite their harmful effects.
    adik
    addiction
    A condition where a person becomes overly reliant on narcotics.
    pagka-adik

    Slang Meanings

    drugs
    He bought drugs at the corner.
    Bumili siya ng narkotiko sa kanto.
    makes you high
    It's fine for him to use the drugs; they make him high.
    Ayos lang sa kanya yung narkotiko, nakaka-high kasi.
    key to trouble
    That drug is the key to trouble in our area.
    Yung narkotiko siya yung susi sa gulo sa lugar namin.