No. 293 in Turkish
uyuşturucu
The Turkish word "uyuşturucu" means "narcotic" or "drug" (substance that induces sleep or alters perception, often illegal).
In a sentence
Uyuşturucu kullanımı toplumda büyük sorunlara yol açabilir.
The use of drugs can lead to significant issues in society.
Here, 'uyuşturucu' is used as a noun referring specifically to narcotics or drugs.
Onun davranışları, bir nevi uyuşturucu etkisi yaratıyordu.
His behavior, in a way, created a narcotic-like effect.
In this sentence, 'uyuşturucu' is used as an adjective to describe something resembling the effect of drugs.
Doktor, ağrı için uyuşturucu bir ilaç yazdı.
The doctor prescribed a narcotic medicine for the pain.
In this example, 'uyuşturucu' is used as an adjective, specifically referring to narcotics used in medicine.
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