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masculine

ˈdɔktoːɐ̯

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Translation

the doctor

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Word origin

Borrowed from Latin doctor ('teacher'), from docere ('to teach').

Origin
Latin
Root
doctor
English cognates
doctor, doctrine

Grammar

Gendermasculine
PluralDoktoren

Examples

Tablette verschrieben.

The doctor prescribed her a tablet.

Medizin.

He is a doctor of medicine.

.

I have to go to the doctor's tomorrow.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 2: Words 411-420.