This is the 5078th most frequent German word.
apotheker
Pharmacist.
In this sentence, 'Apotheker' is used as a noun referring to a professional who works in a pharmacy and dispenses medications.
Der Apotheker bereitete Arzneimittel für die Patienten vor.
The pharmacist prepared medicines for the patients.
Here, 'Apotheker' is employed as a noun in plural form indicating professionals collectively in the pharmacy profession.
Apotheker sollten stets über die neuesten Medikamente Bescheid wissen.
Pharmacists should always be informed about the latest medicines.
In this sentence, 'Apothekerin' is the feminine form of the noun 'Apotheker', used to refer to a woman aspiring to join the profession of pharmacy.