How to Say “Where Is the Nearest Pharmacy?” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Where is the nearest pharmacy?” in Turkish is En yakın eczane nerede? It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 3 alternatives (informal), how to reply, an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
En yakın eczane nerede?
- Literally
- “most near pharmacy where?”
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- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How En yakın eczane nerede? is built
- en yakınnearest (en = most)
- eczanepharmacy
- neredewhere
Other ways to say “Where is the nearest pharmacy?”
- Nöbetçi eczane nerede?Neutral
“where is the on-duty pharmacy?”
Open at night, on Sundays and holidays.
- Buralarda eczane var mı?Informal
“is there a pharmacy around here?”
Casual.
- Reçetesiz alabilir miyim?Neutral
“can I buy it without a prescription?”
Ask the pharmacist.
How to reply
Köşeyi dönünce solda.
Turn the corner and it’s on the left.
Nöbetçi eczane kapıda yazıyor.
The on-duty pharmacy is posted on the door.
Example dialogue
- A
En yakın eczane nerede?
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
- B
Caddenin sonunda, ama bu saatte kapalı. Nöbetçi eczaneye bakın.
At the end of the street, but it’s closed at this hour. Look for the on-duty pharmacy.
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“Where is the nearest pharmacy?” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Where is the nearest pharmacy” in Turkish?
The most common way is En yakın eczane nerede? (literally “most near pharmacy where?”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Nöbetçi eczane nerede (“where is the on-duty pharmacy?”): open at night, on Sundays and holidays.
How do you reply to En yakın eczane nerede?
Typical replies are Köşeyi dönünce solda. (“Turn the corner and it’s on the left.”) and Nöbetçi eczane kapıda yazıyor. (“The on-duty pharmacy is posted on the door.”).
What does each part of En yakın eczane nerede mean?
en yakın = nearest (en = most); eczane = pharmacy; nerede = where. Pharmacies take turns staying open overnight and on holidays (nöbetçi eczane), and closed ones post the on-duty address in the window.
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