noun
female doctor, doctor (female)
B1
Doktorin: female doctor; common meaning is a woman with a medical degree or academic PhD holder. Feminine form of Doktor; gender is die and plural is Doktorinnen. Use title 'Frau Doktor' in formal address; declined like a regular feminine noun. No irregular plural.
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Die Doktorin hat mir ein Antibiotikum verschrieben.
The doctor prescribed me an antibiotic.
Die Doktorin untersuchte den Patienten sorgfältig.
The (female) doctor examined the patient carefully.
Als Doktorin trägt sie viel Verantwortung in der Klinik.
As a doctor she carries a lot of responsibility at the clinic.
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Imagine a woman with a stethoscope and a name badge that reads 'Dr. -in'.
Doktorin = doctor + -in (female ending).
die Doktorin — the '-in' ending signals a female professional, so use 'die'.
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Doktorin specifically denotes a female doctor. The male form is Doktor; the plural is Doktorinnen.