German word

Drogerie

Pronunciation

IPA/dʁogəˈʁiː/

Meaning

  • feminine noundrugstore

Example

Ich gehe in die Drogerie.

I'm going to the drugstore.

Illustration for Drogerie (drugstore)

More examples

Ich rufe bei der Drogerie an, um zu fragen, ob das Produkt vorrätig ist.

I call the drugstore to ask whether the product is in stock.

Core concept

A shop aisle where shampoo, toothpaste, detergent, cosmetics, and some non-prescription medicines stand together.

Common phrases

  • bei der Drogerie anrufen

    call the drugstore

  • in der Drogerie umsehen

    look around in the drugstore

Similar words

Apotheke: A pharmacy that supplies prescription medicines, fills prescriptions, and provides medication advice.
Drogeriemarkt: A large chain retailer with cosmetics, detergents, and many everyday household products.
Parfümerie: A specialist retailer for perfumes and high-end cosmetics.
Supermarkt: A large grocery retailer that also carries everyday household items.

Definition in German

Laden für Alltagspflegeartikel und Kosmetik, in dem auch rezeptfreie Arzneimittel und Haushaltswaren verkauft werden.

Word origin

German Drogerie was borrowed from French droguerie, a shop dealing in drugs and related goods, and its meaning broadened to include modern personal-care and household products.

Usage tips

  • Drogerie is feminine, so the phrase is die Drogerie and the plural is die Drogerien; prescription medicines belong to an Apotheke.

Other meanings

  • cosmetics storenoun
  • household goods storenoun

Related words

  • Drogeriemarktlarge drugstorenoun
  • Drogeriewarendrugstore goodsnoun

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