Signification
Asking for the location of a drugstore.
Contexte culturel
Pharmacies are marked by a green cross. Many are 'денонощни' (24/7), especially in big cities like Sofia and Varna. In many Balkan countries, the word for pharmacy is similar (Apteka in Serbian/Macedonian), making this phrase useful across borders. Bulgarian pharmacists often give medical advice. It's common to ask them for a recommendation before seeing a doctor. In Bulgarian cities, pharmacies are often found near 'pazari' (open-air markets) or major transport hubs.
Politeness counts
Always start with 'Извинете' (Izvinete) to get a better response.
24-Hour distinction
Most pharmacies close at 8 PM. Ask for 'денонощна' (denonoshtna) if it's late.
Signification
Asking for the location of a drugstore.
Politeness counts
Always start with 'Извинете' (Izvinete) to get a better response.
24-Hour distinction
Most pharmacies close at 8 PM. Ask for 'денонощна' (denonoshtna) if it's late.
Look for the Cross
In Bulgaria, the green cross is the universal sign. If you see it, you don't even need to ask!
Pharmacist advice
Don't be afraid to ask the pharmacist for advice; they are highly trained.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb.
Къде ___ аптеката?
We use 'е' because 'аптеката' is third-person singular.
Choose the correct form of the noun with the definite article.
Извинете, къде е ________?
When asking for the location of a specific place, we use the definite article '-та'.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Извинете, къде е аптеката? Б: _________.
'Там е' means 'It is there', which is a logical answer to a location question.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You need a pharmacy at 3 AM. What do you ask?
'Денонощна' means 24-hour, which is what you need at 3 AM.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesКъде ___ аптеката?
We use 'е' because 'аптеката' is third-person singular.
Извинете, къде е ________?
When asking for the location of a specific place, we use the definite article '-та'.
А: Извинете, къде е аптеката? Б: _________.
'Там е' means 'It is there', which is a logical answer to a location question.
You need a pharmacy at 3 AM. What do you ask?
'Денонощна' means 24-hour, which is what you need at 3 AM.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, but in Bulgaria, they focus more on medicine and health products than general convenience items.
No, many items like painkillers and cold medicine are over-the-counter.
Add 'най-близката' (nay-blizkata) before 'аптека'.
It is called a 'денонощна аптека' (denonoshtna apteka).
Use 'аптеката' when asking for the location of the one nearby.
Rarely. They are usually separate shops in Bulgaria.
It is the universal symbol for a pharmacy in Bulgaria.
Only some. Look for 'денонощни' or those in malls.
You can just say 'Аспирин, моля'. It's the same word!
It's neutral. Adding 'Извинете' makes it polite.
Ask 'Къде е най-близката болница?' (Where is the nearest hospital?).
In big cities and tourist areas, many do.
A 'drogeria' sells cosmetics and hygiene products, but usually not medicines.
Къде са аптеките? (Kade sa aptekite?)
Expressions liées
Къде е болницата?
similarWhere is the hospital?
Трябва ми лекарство
builds onI need medicine
Колко струва това?
builds onHow much does this cost?
Имате ли...?
builds onDo you have...?
Болен съм
similarI am sick
