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How do you say "pharmacist" in German?
der Apotheker
In German, "pharmacist" is der Apotheker.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'ah-poh-TAY-ker', stress on the third syllable, with 'th' softened to plain 't'.
Grammar notes
der Apotheker is masculine. Plural: der Apotheker.
Example sentence
Der Apotheker erklärte, wie man die Tabletten nimmt.
The pharmacist explained how to take the pills.
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How to remember der Apotheker
Apotheker shares its root with English 'apothecary', the old-fashioned word for a pharmacist.
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Questions about der Apotheker
How do you say "pharmacist" in German?
In German, "pharmacist" is der Apotheker. It is a noun.
Is der Apotheker masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Apotheker is masculine. Plural: der Apotheker.
How is der Apotheker used in a sentence?
Use der Apotheker as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Apotheker erklärte, wie man die Tabletten nimmt. (The pharmacist explained how to take the pills.).
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