Filipino · Body & Health
doktor
Doctor
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person trained to treat sick people.
Example
Dapat kang magpatingin sa doktor.
You should see a doctor.
Etymology
'Doktor' derives from the Latin 'doctor', meaning 'teacher' or 'healer'. Introduced during Spanish colonization, it's integrated into the Tagalog lexicon as the term for a medical professional.
How & Where It’s Used
'Doktor' is used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily in spoken and written discourse related to health and medicine, and is recognized throughout the country.