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"Pharmacy" in German: Apotheke
die Apotheke
Pharmacy in German is die Apotheke. Look for the big red A or green cross. Many medicines are apothekenpflichtig, so you buy them only there, not in a drugstore.
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How to pronounce Apotheke
Say it
ah-po-TAY-kuh
/apoˈteːkə/
ah-po-TAY-kuh. Stress TAY. Soft final e.
"Pharmacy" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Apotheke | the pharmacy Licensed medicine shop. | Licensed medicine shop. |
| in der Apotheke | at the pharmacy Location. | Location. |
| Notapotheke | emergency / on-call pharmacy After-hours rotation. | After-hours rotation. |
| apothekenpflichtig | pharmacy-only Must be sold in an Apotheke. | Must be sold in an Apotheke. |
How to use Apotheke in real life
- 1Errand
Ich gehe schnell in die Apotheke um die Ecke.
I'm quickly going to the pharmacy around the corner.
In die Apotheke.
- 2Asking staff
Haben Sie in der Apotheke etwas gegen Halsschmerzen?
Do you have something for a sore throat at the pharmacy?
In der Apotheke.
- 3Late night
Welche Apotheke hat heute Nacht Notdienst?
Which pharmacy has night duty today?
Apotheke + Notdienst.
Mistakes English speakers make with Apotheke
Incorrect: die Pharmacy
Correct: die Apotheke
Use Apotheke, not Pharmacy.
Incorrect: das Apotheke
Correct: die Apotheke
Apotheke is feminine: die.
Good to know
A Drogerie sells toiletries, not prescription drugs. For prescriptions and many cold remedies you need an Apotheke. Night service rotates via Notapotheke schedules.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking up a prescription
ChatPal
Kommst du mit zur Apotheke?
Are you coming with me to the pharmacy?
You
Ja. Die Apotheke schließt gleich.
Yes. The pharmacy is about to close.
ChatPal
Gut, dass diese Apotheke mein Rezept digital hat.
Good that this pharmacy has my prescription digitally.
You
Stimmt. Ohne Apotheke wären wir aufgeschmissen.
Right. Without a pharmacy we'd be stuck.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pharmacy" in German
How do you say pharmacy?
Die Apotheke.
At the pharmacy?
In der Apotheke.
Night pharmacy?
Notapotheke / Apotheke mit Notdienst.
Gender?
Feminine: die Apotheke.
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