In German
Apotheke
Meaning: pharmacy
Example sentences
DieApothekeistnebenderBank.
The pharmacy is next to the bank.
IchgehezurApotheke,weilichMedizinbrauche.
I go to the pharmacy because I need medicine.
DieApothekeistheutebis18Uhroffen.
The pharmacy is open until six today.
Grammar note
“Die Apotheke” is feminine. The plural is “die Apotheken”, with an -n ending. In Germany, the pharmacy is often the first stop for common illnesses.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Apotheke” (pharmacy) with “Apfel” (apple). They look different on the page, but learners sometimes mix up the start of the word.
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What is the plural of “Apotheke”?
“Apotheken”, with an -n ending.
What is “Apfel” in English?
Apple.