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How do you say "pharmacy" in Greek?
το φαρμακείο
to farmakeio
In Greek, "pharmacy" is το φαρμακείο (to farmakeio).
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Pronunciation
Aim for "to farmakeio" when you say it out loud, and just move through it smoothly without over-emphasizing any part, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Grammar notes
το φαρμακείο is neuter. Its plural is φαρμακεία.
Example sentence
Πήρα τη συνταγή μου από το φαρμακείο.
Pira ti suntagi moy apo to farmakeio.
I picked up my prescription at the pharmacy.
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How to remember το φαρμακείο
Picture that pharmacy: the romaji "to farmakeio" sounds a bit like saying "farmakeio" fast, which helps it stick.
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Questions about το φαρμακείο
How do you pronounce το φαρμακείο?
Aim for "to farmakeio" when you say it out loud, and just move through it smoothly without over-emphasizing any part, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Is το φαρμακείο masculine or feminine?
το φαρμακείο is neuter. το φαρμακείο is neuter. Its plural is φαρμακεία.
How is το φαρμακείο used in Greek?
το φαρμακείο is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Πήρα τη συνταγή μου από το φαρμακείο. (I picked up my prescription at the pharmacy.).
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