droga

drug; substancenoun

Alternative meanings

A substance that can affect the body, mind, or behavior. It can refer to illegal drugs, controlled substances, or, depending on context, medicines.

Pronunciation

DROH-gah

Root and affixes

Borrowed word used as a noun in health, society, law, and safety contexts.

Variants or conjugations

droga; drug

Related words and expressions

tambal = medicine; bisyo = vice / addiction; balaod = law

Meaning and usage notes

“Droga” is usually used for illegal drugs or controlled substances. For medicine or medication, “tambal” is more appropriate.