NOUN
derDoktor/ˈdɔktoːɐ̯/doctor (title); doctor (physician); PhD holder
Doktor is a German noun that means doctor (title), doctor (physician), or PhD holder. It is pronounced /ˈdɔktoːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Doktoren".
Definitions
1.person with a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent)(academic title)
a.holder of a doctorate degree (all fields)
Sie ist Doktor der Philosophie.—She is a doctor of philosophy.
2.medical doctor; physician(medical profession)
a.practicing medical doctor
Der Doktor verschreibt mir ein Rezept.—The doctor prescribes me a prescription.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Doktor | die Doktoren |
| Genitive | — | — |
| Dative | dem Doktor | — |
| Accusative | den Doktor | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Doktor" mean in English?
- "Doktor" means doctor (title), doctor (physician), or PhD holder. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Doktor"?
- "Doktor" is pronounced /ˈdɔktoːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Doktor" der, die, or das?
- "Doktor" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Doktor"?
- The plural of "Doktor" is "Doktoren".
- What part of speech is "Doktor"?
- "Doktor" is a noun in German.
