noun
doctor
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Doktor (der) means doctor: both the academic title (Dr.) and the medical physician. Main translations: 'doctor' and 'physician'. Gender masculine (der). Plural is Doktoren (irregular -en). Declension varies by case: e.g., genitive des Doktors, plural genitive der Doktoren. Used as a form of address and as a professional noun.
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Bei gesundheitlichen Problemen sollte man einen Doktor aufsuchen.
In case of health problems, one should consult a doctor.
Weil der Patient starke Schmerzen hatte, brachte seine Schwester ihn zum Doktor, um noch am gleichen Tag Hilfe zu bekommen.
Because the patient had severe pain, his sister took him to the doctor to get help the same day.
Der Doktor untersucht den Patienten.
The doctor examines the patient.
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like English 'doctor' — same idea
masculine: 'der Doktor' — think of 'der Herr Doktor' (male title)