Meaning
Asking for medical directions.
Cultural Background
Pharmacies are often the first point of contact for minor illnesses. Pharmacists are highly trained and can recommend over-the-counter drugs for many conditions. The suffix '-khana' is used for many public buildings, creating a logical system for learners (Asxana, Emxana, Därixana). 24-hour pharmacies are very common in cities like Almaty and Shymkent, often located near major intersections. When asking for directions, it is polite to use 'Кешіріңіз' (Excuse me) or 'Айтып жіберіңізші' (Please tell me).
Look for the Green Cross
In Kazakhstan, pharmacies are almost always marked with a green cross. If you see one, you've found your 'Därixana'.
Prescriptions
While many things are over-the-counter, antibiotics usually require a prescription (рецепт) in Kazakhstan.
Meaning
Asking for medical directions.
Look for the Green Cross
In Kazakhstan, pharmacies are almost always marked with a green cross. If you see one, you've found your 'Därixana'.
Prescriptions
While many things are over-the-counter, antibiotics usually require a prescription (рецепт) in Kazakhstan.
Use 'Аптека' if stuck
If you forget 'Därixana', the Russian word 'Apteka' is understood by 99% of people in Kazakhstan.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to ask where the pharmacy is.
Дәріхана _______?
'Қайда' is the word for 'where'.
Which word means 'Pharmacy'?
Таңдаңыз:
Däri (medicine) + khana (house) = Pharmacy.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Кешіріңіз, дәріхана қайда? B: _________.
The response should provide a location.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You need medicine at 2 AM.
'Тәулік бойы' means 24 hours.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesДәріхана _______?
'Қайда' is the word for 'where'.
Таңдаңыз:
Däri (medicine) + khana (house) = Pharmacy.
A: Кешіріңіз, дәріхана қайда? B: _________.
The response should provide a location.
You need medicine at 2 AM.
'Тәулік бойы' means 24 hours.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsYes, it is neutral. Adding 'Кешіріңіз' (Excuse me) makes it more polite.
No, use 'Аурухана қайда?' for a hospital.
Ask: 'Тәулік бойы дәріхана қайда?'
No, in this simple question, the verb is omitted in Kazakh.
Add 'ең жақын' before 'дәріхана'.
Related Phrases
Дәрі
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Емхана
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Аурухана
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Дәрігер
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