Wo ist die nächste Apotheke?

[voh ist dee NAYKH-ste ah-po-TAY-ke]

Where is the nearest pharmacy?

Literal gloss:“Where is the next pharmacy?”

When to use:Safe across both Sie and du settings because no personal pronoun restricts it.

Word-by-Word Structure

German	Meaning	Grammar Note
die nächste	the nearest (irregular superlative of nah)	—
Apotheke	pharmacy (f.)	—

Looking for medicine

Entschuldigung, wissen Sie, wo hier die nächste Apotheke ist?

Excuse me, do you know where the nearest pharmacy is around here?

Sunday or late night

Welche Apotheke hat heute Notdienst?

Which pharmacy is on night/weekend emergency duty today?

I need something for pain.

I need a doctor.

How do I get to the train station?

I feel dizzy.

I have a headache.

Please call an ambulance!