die Apotheken
Translation
pharmacies, drugstores
Examples
Es gibt viele Apotheken in dieser Stadt.
There are many pharmacies in this city.
Ich muss zu einer der Apotheken gehen.
I have to go to one of the pharmacies.
Grammar Patterns
in the pharmacies You can buy medicine in the pharmacies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Drogerie (drugstore, but sells more general goods)
Etymology
From Greek 'apothēkē' (storehouse). This root is common to many European languages.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'apothecary' from old stories, a place for potions and remedies. The German word is very similar.