apotheek

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch apoteke, from Latin apothēca. Doublet of boetiek and bodega.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑ.poːˈteːk/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: a‧po‧theek

Noun

apotheek f (plural apotheken, diminutive apotheekje n)

  1. pharmacy, apothecary (a place where prescription drugs may be dispensed by an authorized pharmacologist)
    Synonym: farmacie
    Je kunt je medicijnen ophalen bij de dichtstbijzijnde apotheek. ― You can pick up your medications at the nearest pharmacy.
    De apotheek is geopend tot 20.00 uur. ― The apothecary is open until 8:00 pm.
    Ik moet naar de apotheek om mijn recept te laten vullen. ― I need to go to the pharmacy to get my prescription filled.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: apteek
  • → Indonesian: apotek
  • → Papiamentu: apotheek (dated)
  • → Sranan Tongo: apteiki
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