Doktor (en. Doctor)

dok-tor

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A professional trained in the medical field who provides treatment and health care.
The doctor gave prescriptions for her patient.
Ang doktor ay nagbigay ng mga reseta para sa kanyang pasyente.
An individual with a high level of education, often holding a doctorate.
He is a doctor in their field of research.
Siya ay isang doktor sa kanilang larangan ng pananaliksik.
A health care provider who gives consultations to patients.
The doctor provided a consultation about the symptoms.
Ang doktor ay nagbigay ng konsultasyon tungkol sa mga sintomas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go to the doctor
to consult a doctor for medical advice or treatment.
pumunta sa doktor
doctor of medicine
a physician specializing in medicine.
doktor sa gamot

Related Words

patient
A person receiving treatment from a doctor.
pasyente
clinic
A facility where medical services are provided by doctors.
klinika

Slang Meanings

Doc
How are you, Doc? I've been sick.
Kumusta na, Doc? Nagkasakit ako, eh.
Doctor already
He seems like a doctor with all the medical knowledge he has.
Parang doktor na sa dami ng alam sa gamot.
Genius
You're so good, it's like you're already a doctor!
Ang galing mo, parang doktor ka na!
Sir Doctor
Call Sir Doctor, he might be able to help.
Tawagin mo na si ser doktor, baka makahelp siya.