Czech · Body & Health

lékař

doctor

Beginnernoun · m

Definition

A person trained to treat sick people.

Example

Musím jít k lékaři.

I have to go to the doctor.

Etymology

'Lékař' derives from the Proto-Slavic '*lekarь', meaning 'doctor', connected to similar terms in various Slavic languages related to healing.

How & Where It’s Used

'Lékař' is used in formal contexts, primarily in written and spoken discussions related to health and medicine.

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