apotheek

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch apoteke, from Latin apothēca.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɑ.poːˈteːk/

• apotheek

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• 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

• apotheker

Related terms

• bodega
• boetiek

Descendants

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