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डॉक्टर

daktar

Doctor

Beginnernoun

Definition

A person trained to treat sick people.

Example

तुम्ही डॉक्टरांकडे जायला हवं.

You should go to the doctor.

Etymology

The word 'डॉक्टर' (daktar) is borrowed from the English term 'doctor', which traces its origins back to the Latin 'docere', meaning 'to teach'. It has been adopted into Marathi with a phonetic adaptation.

How & Where It’s Used

'डॉक्टर' is widely used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in medical and health-related discussions. It appears in both spoken and written Marathi.

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