Butikaryo (en. Pharmacist)

bu-ti-ka-rjo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A professional who informs and provides medication to patients.
The pharmacist is an essential part of the healthcare system.
Ang butikaryo ay mahalagang bahagi ng sistema ng kalusugan.
A person knowledgeable about medications and their effects.
I asked the pharmacist about the side effects of the medicine.
Nagtatanong ako sa butikaryo tungkol sa epekto ng gamot.
A person who works in a pharmacy with responsibilities in distributing medications.
The pharmacist ensures that the dosage of the medication given is correct.
Tiyakin ng butikaryo na tama ang dosage ng gamot na ibinibigay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'butika' (pharmacy) and 'aryo' (particle for occupation)

Common Phrases and Expressions

Pharmacy
Store where medications are sold.
Butika ng gamot

Related Words

pharmacy
Store or place where medications and other health products are sold.
butika
medication
Substances used to treat or prevent illness.
gamot

Slang Meanings

Vendor or seller in a small store.
That’s the vendor, I always buy snacks from him.
Ang butikaryo nga pala yun, lagi akong bumibili sa kanya ng mga snacks.
Often refers to local vendors in the neighborhood with a unique style.
The vendor here has a different way of selling products, it's entertaining!
Yung butikaryo dito, iba magbenta ng mga produkto, nakakaaliw!