What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dagga
Example
He was caught with a bag of dagga in his car. [dagga: noun]
Example
She smokes dagga to help with her chronic pain. [dagga: verb]
marijuana
Example
Marijuana is legal in some states for medical use. [marijuana: noun]
Example
He enjoys smoking marijuana with his friends on the weekends. [marijuana: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Marijuana is more commonly used than dagga in everyday language, especially in Western cultures where it has become more widely accepted and legalized in some areas.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dagga and marijuana?
Marijuana is considered a more formal term than dagga, and is more likely to be used in professional or academic settings.
