At the farmacy
Bij de apotheek
- Discussing symptoms with your doctor.
- Asking for a medicine at the farmacy.
At the pharmacy lesson introduces key Dutch vocabulary for buying medicine and asking for advice, including words like 'apotheek' (pharmacy), 'recept' (prescription), and phrases to describe symptoms and request medication.
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Introduction to 'At the Pharmacy' Lesson
This lesson is designed for B1-level Dutch learners focusing on vocabulary and expressions commonly used in a pharmacy setting. It helps you navigate conversations, ask for medicines, and understand instructions you might hear or read at a pharmacy.
Lesson Overview
The content emphasizes practical language skills with useful words, phrases, and examples to prepare you for real-life situations at the pharmacy.
Key Vocabulary and Expressions
- Apotheek – pharmacy
- Medicijnen – medicines
- Recept – prescription
- Verkrijgbaar – available
- Bijwerkingen – side effects
- Dosering – dosage
- Pillen – pills
- Zalf – ointment
Common Phrases
- Heeft u iets tegen hoofdpijn? – Do you have something for a headache?
- Mag ik dit medicijn zonder recept? – Can I have this medicine without a prescription?
- Hoe vaak moet ik de pil innemen? – How often should I take the pill?
- Zijn er bijwerkingen? – Are there any side effects?
Grammar and Usage Notes
This lesson introduces modal verbs used for polite requests, such as mag ik (may I) and common question structures. The vocabulary mostly involves nouns and adjectives related to health and medicine.
Comparison Between English and Dutch Pharmacy Language
Unlike English, where 'pharmacy' and 'drugstore' can both be used, the direct equivalent in Dutch is apotheek. In Dutch, a prescription is recept, similar in form but pronounced differently. Modal verbs such as mag ik express polite requests equivalent to 'may I' in English, which is commonly used at the pharmacy counter. Additionally, Dutch uses compound nouns like bijwerkingen (side effects), which combine bij (side) and werkingen (effects), showing how word formation can differ.
Useful phrases to remember include:
- Ik heb een recept voor... – I have a prescription for...
- Waar kan ik de medicijnen vinden? – Where can I find the medicines?
- Is dit geneesmiddel geschikt voor kinderen? – Is this medicine suitable for children?
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