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Doctor in German

Doctor in German is Doktor, Doktorin, Dr. — Doctor means a person trained and licensed to treat sick or injured people.

Doctor in German

Doktor
noun
The title of an academic or medical doctor; used before or instead of the doctor's name.
Doktorin
noun
The title of an academic or medical doctor; used before or instead of the doctor's name.
Dr.
noun
The title of an academic or medical doctor; used before or instead of the doctor's name.
Doktor
noun
A person who has attained a doctorate, such as a Ph.D. or Th.D. or one of many other terminal degrees conferred by a college or university.
Doktorin
noun
A person who has attained a doctorate, such as a Ph.D. or Th.D. or one of many other terminal degrees conferred by a college or university.
verarzten
verb
doktorieren
verb
(transitive) To make (someone) into an (academic) doctor; to confer a doctorate upon.

What does "Doctor" mean?

  1. noun A person trained and licensed to treat sick or injured people.
    "She saw a doctor about the persistent cough."
  2. noun A person who holds a doctorate, such as a PhD.
    "He earned the title of doctor after finishing his dissertation."
  3. verb To alter something, often dishonestly, to change how it appears.
    "The photo had clearly been doctored before it was posted online."
  4. verb To add something harmful or unwanted to food or drink.
    "He was accused of doctoring the drinks at the party."

Doctor in a sentence

  • She saw a doctor about the persistent cough.
  • The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
  • He earned the title of doctor after finishing his dissertation.
  • The photo had clearly been doctored before it was posted online.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "Doctor" in German?

"Doctor" in German is Doktor, Doktorin, Dr.. Doctor means: A person trained and licensed to treat sick or injured people.

How do you use "Doctor" in a sentence?

Example: "She saw a doctor about the persistent cough." In German, "Doctor" is Doktor, Doktorin, Dr..

Are there other ways to say "Doctor" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "Doctor": Doktor, Doktorin, Dr., verarzten, doktorieren.

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