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Apotheke

pharmacy

noun a-po-TAY-ke Rare

Origin: from Greek apotheke

Also means

chemist's

Usage Note

Apotheke is a pharmacy that dispenses medicines; the pharmacist is der Apotheker. From Greek 'storehouse', it is distinct from a Drogerie, which sells toiletries but no prescription drugs. Rezeptpflichtige medicines need a prescription here.

Examples

"Das Medikament gibt es nur in der Apotheke."

Natural Translation

The medicine is available only at the pharmacy.

Literal Translation

The medicine gives it only in the pharmacy.

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