This is the 293rd most frequent Turkish word.
uyuşturucu
The Turkish word "uyuşturucu" means "narcotic" or "drug" (substance that induces sleep or alters perception, often illegal).
Here, 'uyuşturucu' is used as a noun referring specifically to narcotics or drugs.
Uyuşturucu kullanımı toplumda büyük sorunlara yol açabilir.
The use of drugs can lead to significant issues in society.
In this sentence, 'uyuşturucu' is used as an adjective to describe something resembling the effect of drugs.
Onun davranışları, bir nevi uyuşturucu etkisi yaratıyordu.
His behavior, in a way, created a narcotic-like effect.
In this example, 'uyuşturucu' is used as an adjective, specifically referring to narcotics used in medicine.