Apotheke

Apotheke is a German word that refers to a pharmacy or a drugstore. In Germany, a licensed pharmacist operates an Apotheke where customers can obtain prescription medication and over-the-counter remedies.

Apotheke comes from the Ancient Greek word “apothḗkē,” which means “storehouse” or “repository.” This reflects the original purpose of pharmacies, which were storehouses of plant-based medicines and home remedies.

Opposites of Apotheke in German include “Lebensmittelgeschäft” (grocery store) or “Drogerie” (drugstore).

Synonyms for Apotheke include “Apotheke zum weißen Engel” (pharmacy to the white angel) and “Apotheke zum Mohren” (pharmacy to the black Moor).

Examples of Apotheke in use:

• “Ich gehe in die Apotheke, um eine Schmerztablette zu kaufen.” (I’m going to the pharmacy to buy a painkiller.)
• “Ich war gestern in der Apotheke, um meine Antibiotika abzuholen.” (I went to the pharmacy yesterday to pick up my antibiotics.)\ Visit YouGlish.com