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10 essential German phrases for at the pharmacy
Navigate German pharmacies with confidence using these key phrases.
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When you need medication or health advice in Germany, knowing a few key German phrases can make the experience much smoother. These phrases will help you ask for specific items, describe your symptoms, and understand basic instructions from the pharmacist.
What this lesson covers
Core German words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
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Ist das rezeptpflichtig?
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- Ich brauche ein Medikament gegen ...ikh brow-khuh ayn meh-dee-kah-ment gay-genI need a medication for ...
- Haben Sie ...?hah-ben zeeDo you have ...?
- Ich habe Kopfschmerzen.ikh hah-beh kopf-shmer-tsenI have a headache.
- Ich habe Schnupfen.ikh hah-beh shnoop-fenI have a cold.
- Ich habe Halsschmerzen.ikh hah-beh halz-shmer-tsenI have a sore throat.
- Ich habe Fieber.ikh hah-beh fee-berI have a fever.
- Was empfehlen Sie?vahs em-pflay-len zeeWhat do you recommend?
- Ist das rezeptpflichtig?ist dahs ret-sept-pflikh-tikhIs this prescription-only?
- Was kostet das?vahs kos-tet dahsHow much does this cost?
- Ich möchte nur etwas zum Lesen.ikh merkh-teh noor et-vahs tsoom lay-zenI just want something for pain relief.
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