Magbotika (en. To be a pharmacist)

/mag-bo-ti-ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A type of verb that indicates the action of dispensing medicines.
He became a pharmacist after finishing a course in pharmacology.
Siya ay naging magbotika matapos makapagtapos ng kurso sa pharmacology.
The activity of providing the correct medicine to a patient.
The pharmacist needs to check the prescription before giving the medicine.
Kailangan ng magbotika na suriin ang reseta bago ibigay ang gamot.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'botika' meaning a pharmacy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you should get medication
surely use medicine
magbotika ikaw

Related Words

pharmacy
A place where various types of medicine are sold.
botika
medicine
Any substance used to treat illness.
gamot

Slang Meanings

to lie
He said the band was good, but he was just lying.
Sabi niya, magaling yung banda, yun lang, magbotika naman siya.
to pretend
Don't act like you know her, you don't really know her.
Huwag kang magbotika, hindi mo naman talaga siya kilala.
to be overly emotional
No need to act emotional, he already said he's not interested.
Hindi kailangan magbotika, sabi na niyang hindi siya interesado.