apotek
/apʊˈteːk/neuter
The Swedish word for pharmacy is apotek.
apotek refers to a place where prescription drugs are dispensed.
Meaning: a place where prescription drugs are dispensed (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
apotek is a neuter noun. The plural form is identical to the singular form, so apotek can mean both pharmacy and pharmacies. To refer to a specific pharmacy, use the definite form apoteket. To indicate possession for a single pharmacy, use the genitive singular form apotekets.
How do you pronounce it?
/apʊˈteːk/
Did you know?
- Historically, the Swedish state held a strict monopoly over apotek for centuries. It was not until 2007 that the market was fully liberalized to allow more competition.
- The word apotek is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'boutique', as both share a common ancestor meaning 'storehouse'.
- In Sweden, you will often see the word apotek accompanied by a green cross symbol. This is a standardized sign across the country to help people find pharmacies quickly.
Examples in context
- Vi säljer inte generiska läkemedel på det här apoteket.We don't sell generics in this pharmacy.This sentence shows how to use apotek when referring to a specific location.Tatoeba #9706162 by morbrorper, translation #4563725 by mailohilohi
- Finns det ett apotek i närheten?Is there a pharmacy nearby?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of an apotek.Tatoeba #3554950 by yosia49, translation #1078081 by keira_n
- Var kan jag hitta ett apotek?Where can I find a pharmacy?
- Det finns ett apotek på hörnet.There is a pharmacy on the corner.
- Vet du om det finns något apotek i närheten?Do you know if there is any pharmacy nearby?
- Ja, det finns ett apotek precis runt hörnet.Yes, there is a pharmacy just around the corner.
- Jag måste gå till ett apotek.I have to go to a pharmacy.
Example conversation
Erik and Linnea are walking downtown together.
- ErikVar ligger närmaste apotek?Where is the nearest pharmacy?
- LinneaDet finns ett apotek runt hörnet.There is a pharmacy around the corner.
- ErikTack, jag behöver köpa något där.Thanks, I need to buy something there.
- LinneaVi kan gå dit tillsammans, Erik.We can go there together, Erik.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pharmacy” translations and entries apotek, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries apotek, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
