der Doktor
Meaning and Usage
"Der Doktor" in German refers to "the doctor" in English. It is used to address or refer to a medical doctor or someone who has obtained a doctorate degree.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Doktor" comes from the Latin word "doctor" which means "teacher" or "scholar." In German, "Doktor" is a masculine noun.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Doktor" has a similar meaning and usage as its English counterpart "doctor."
Cultural Context
In Germany, addressing a medical doctor with "Herr Doktor" (Mr. Doctor) or "Frau Doktor" (Mrs. Doctor) is a common form of respect.
Example Sentences
- Der Doktor hat mir Medikamente verschrieben. (The doctor prescribed me medication.)
- Mein Cousin ist Doktor der Medizin. (My cousin is a doctor of medicine.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Doktor" with the English word "doctor" and remember the respect associated with the title in German culture.
Additional Vocabulary
- Die Ärztin (feminine form of "doctor" referring to a female physician)
- Die Medizin (medicine)
- Die Arztpraxis (doctor's office)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: masculine Plural: die Doktoren
Conjugation (for verbs)
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