Die Apotheke
Example: Ich gehe morgen in die Apotheke, um Medizin zu kaufen.
Definition
"Die Apotheke" refers to a pharmacy or drugstore where people can purchase medicines and health-related products. It is a place often visited for obtaining prescribed drugs, over-the-counter remedies, and medical advice.
Etymology
The word "die Apotheke" originates from the Greek word 'apothēkē', meaning 'storehouse' or 'repository'. It passed into Latin as 'apotheca' and later into Old High German. Did you know? The term reflects the original idea of a place where medicinal substances were stored safely.
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"Die Apotheke" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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